World Cup: Iran slams US over visa denials days before tournament

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Iran

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World Cup: Iran slams US over visa denials days before tournament

Iran has accused the United States of discriminating against its World Cup delegation after several senior football officials were reportedly denied visas, just days before the tournament. Tehran condemned the move as an obstacle to its team's participation in the World Cup.

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