World Cup 2026: Iranian team must enter and leave the US on match day

Author: AFPPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: Iran, United States, Mexico

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World Cup 2026: Iranian team must enter and leave the US on match day

The Iranian national football team must enter and leave the United States on the same day as their matches for the 2026 World Cup due to severe visa restrictions. Iran's ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, stated that the team can enter in the morning and must leave the same day. Iran's base camp is located in Tijuana, Mexico.

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