Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican ...

Iran plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA over U.S. travel restrictions affecting its World Cup participation, as the dispute centers on visa uncertainty and strict movement rules tied to matches ...

Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the U.S., officials say The team's participation in the World Cup has been complicated by Iran's war with Israel and the United States. By ...

Iran's soccer federation has accused the United States of "vindictive behavior" after saying that visas were refused for "key managerial and administrative members" of its World Cup team.

Problems with processing visas had earlier led Iran to move its training base from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico.

Iran‘s national soccer team landed across the Mexican border from California early Sunday, ending months of doubt over whether it would reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup at all. The players stepped off ...

US says Iran’s players are welcome at 2026 World Cup after Italy mooted as replacement - Donald Trump’s envoy had floated the ...

Iran condemns US visa refusals for key staff ahead of the 2026 World Cup, even as all 26 players were cleared to enter and the team moved its base to Tijuana.

Iranian forward Sardar Azmoun is not at the 2026 World Cup despite being arguably the best player in the country. Here's why.