Sport: Soccer Country: United States Category: Coaching

Iran's World Cup squad arrives in Mexico amid visa dispute

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Iran's World Cup squad arrives in Mexico amid visa dispute

Summary

Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on June 7, 2026, following a lengthy visa dispute with the United States. Some support staff were initially unable to secure visas, causing a diplomatic row. The team had been training in Turkey for nearly three weeks while applying for necessary travel documents. Reports indicate that players received their U.S. visas just before their departure. The squad is now preparing for their upcoming matches as the World Cup approaches.

Source Links

The Guardian Sport

Key Details

•Iran's squad arrived in Mexico on June 7, 2026.
•Visa issues involved support staff from the team.
•The team trained in Turkey for nearly three weeks before departure.
•Players received U.S. visas just prior to leaving.
•Iran prepares for its World Cup matches ahead.

Latest Updates

8:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Cup 2026: England prepare for Costa Rica friendly, Iran visa row, Lamine Yamal latest: football news – live

What they're saying

"
Tuchel criticises England’s ‘freestyle’ approach Player guide | Bracketology | Wallchart | Mail David Iran’s World Cup squad landed in Mexico yesterday amid a bitter diplomatic row, after the United States refused to issue visas for some team support staff. The squad spent nearly three weeks at a training camp in Turkey, using their time there to apply for visas to travel to Mexico, Canada and the United States. On the eve of their departure, the players finally received their US visas, according to Washington’s envoy to Turkey, Tom Barrack. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby David Tindall

Related Teams & Leagues

Soccer