Mehdi Torabi receives US visa for World Cup matches with Iran
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Iranian forward Mehdi Torabi has secured a US visa allowing him to participate in the remaining World Cup matches. This decision came after his original visa was deemed invalid following the opening match against New Zealand, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Team officials coordinated with FIFA to resolve the issue, ensuring Torabi can travel with the national team for upcoming games. Iran's final group match is against Egypt in Seattle on June 26, following their next game against Belgium. The team's preparations have faced complications due to geopolitical tensions and visa troubles for some staff.
- •Torabi received a multiple-entry visa for the World Cup.
- •Iran's opener against New Zealand ended in a 2-2 draw.
- •The team had to return to Mexico after their first match.
- •Iran's final group match is scheduled for June 26 against Egypt.
- •Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed frustrations over the team's challenges.
- 12:34 AMESPN Soccer — Iran's Torabi cleared to re-enter U.S. for WCup
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Iranian forward gets US visa for World Cup: team official
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Iran's Torabi solves visa issues ahead of remaining World Cup matches
"Iranian forward Mehdi Torabi has received a visa for the United States that will allow him to play the rest of the tournament there, a team official said Tuesday."With this visa now secured, Torabi will have no issues accompanying Iran’s national team in its upcoming matches and will be available to travel with the squad throughout the remainder of the tournament."
"Iran forward Mehdi Torabi will be able to continue playing at the World Cup after solving a visa issues, the Iranian football federation said. Previously, his visa had been declared invalid after his initial entry to the United States for the opener match against New Zealand on Tuesday, which finished 2-2.
"The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that the visa issue that would have prevented Iran forward Mehdi Torabi from entering the U.S. for the next World Cup has been resolved.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJun 17, 2026, 12:34 AMIran's Torabi cleared to re-enter U.S. for WCup
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that the visa issue that would have prevented Iran forward Mehdi Torabi from entering the U.S. for the next World Cup has been resolved.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:47 PMIranian forward gets US visa for World Cup: team official
Iranian forward Mehdi Torabi has received a visa for the United States that will allow him to play the rest of the tournament there, a team official said Tuesday."With this visa now secured, Torabi will have no issues accompanying Iran’s national team in its upcoming matches and will be available to travel with the squad throughout the remainder of the tournament."
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:41 PMIran's Torabi solves visa issues ahead of remaining World Cup matches
Iran forward Mehdi Torabi will be able to continue playing at the World Cup after solving a visa issues, the Iranian football federation said. Previously, his visa had been declared invalid after his initial entry to the United States for the opener match against New Zealand on Tuesday, which finished 2-2.
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