Iran criticizes US refusal to grant visas for World Cup delegation

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran criticizes US refusal to grant visas for World Cup delegation

Iran's ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, expressed concern over the reported denial of US visas to 15 members of Iran's 2026 World Cup delegation and called on FIFA to help ensure the team's full participation in the tournament. The article was published on 7 June 2026 by Al Jazeera.

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