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Iran appeals succeed for four staff visas, 11 remain banned

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Iran appeals succeed for four staff visas, 11 remain banned
Summary

Iran's World Cup delegation won four appeals on visa applications but 11 members remain banned from entering the United States, confirmed today. The delegation includes important support staff, with the Iranian Football Federation asserting that the U.S. denied visas to crucial team members. Iran has relocated its World Cup base to Mexico, citing U.S. tensions. The team is set to face New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15 and return for matches against Belgium on June 21 and Egypt on June 26.

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  • •Four of 15 initial visa applications were successful.
  • •Eleven members, including FFIRI president Mehdi Taj, were denied entry.
  • •Iran's World Cup base is now relocated to Mexico.
  • •Iran will play New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
  • •FIFA is addressing Iranian supporters' attendance issues amid visa rejections.
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  • 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
  • 6:25 PMBBC Sport — Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned
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Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.

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Four members of Iran's World Cup delegation win appeals against having their visa applications rejected but 11 staff remain banned from travelling to the United States.

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