DHS secretary celebrates Iran's World Cup exit, discusses visa issues
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Markwayne Mullin, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, expressed relief at Iran's elimination from the World Cup. He stated he was happy with the decision to pull Iran's visas and referenced the political tensions surrounding the team's participation. Team Melli faced complaints about their treatment and travel restrictions, including a last-minute relocation to Tijuana, Mexico, for their base camp. Mullin asserted that no other team encountered the same level of issues as Iran. The U.S. government previously denied visas to some members of Iran's delegation, citing connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, a group classified as a terrorist organization by the United States.
- •Markwayne Mullin was glad Iran was eliminated from the World Cup.
- •Iran's team faced significant travel restrictions during the tournament.
- •Mullin mentioned 'no issues' with other teams like those faced by Iran.
- •Some members of Iran's delegation were denied visas due to security reasons.
- •Iran's coach and players voiced concerns over their treatment by U.S. officials.
- 3:14 PMESPN Soccer — Top U.S. official 'so happy' at Iran WC exit
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — DHS secretary glad Iran is out of World Cup, says he did 'happy dance' when visas pulled
"DHS imposed restrictions on Iran's arrivals and departures during World Cup. Now, secretary Markwayne Mullin says he was happy to pull team's visas.
"U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 30, 2026, 3:14 PMTop U.S. official 'so happy' at Iran WC exit
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said he is "so happy" that Iran are out of the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 3:17 AMDHS secretary glad Iran is out of World Cup, says he did 'happy dance' when visas pulled
DHS imposed restrictions on Iran's arrivals and departures during World Cup. Now, secretary Markwayne Mullin says he was happy to pull team's visas.
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