Iran World Cup squad to leave for Mexico despite US visa issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Iran's national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana on June 6, heading to their World Cup camp in Mexico. Visa status for the US remains unclear, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that members with ties to the IRGC will not be permitted to join the delegation. The team is set to play their final warm-up match against Mali in Turkiye before departing. The World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, where Iran is drawn to play in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
- •Iran's squad will leave for Mexico on June 6.
- •Visas for the US have not been confirmed amid political tensions.
- •Marco Rubio prohibits IRGC-linked members from joining the team.
- •The team plays Mali in a warm-up match behind closed doors.
- •Iran's World Cup games begin on June 15 in Los Angeles.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Iran’s World Cup squad to depart for Mexico on June 6 despite US visa delay
"Squad’s visas for the US haven’t been issued, with Marco Rubio saying IRGC-linked members won’t be allowed to ’embed’.
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