Sport|May 21, 2026|2 min read

Iran's World Cup hopes hit US visa hurdles

Players from Iran's national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup, with some still awaiting approval just weeks before the tournament kicks off.

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Al Jazeera

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Players from Iran's national football team are in Turkey applying for US visas for the 2026 World Cup. Some are still awaiting approval just weeks before kickoff.

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