Visa Limbo for Iran's World Cup Team: A Symbol of Deeper Issues As the 2026 World Cup approaches, a contentious issue has emerged: Iran's national football team is still awaiting US visas to enter the country.
The delay has sparked concerns about FIFA's guarantees and the strained relations between Tehran and Washington.
Iran's football federation chief Mehdi Taj has been vocal about the visa issue, stating that no players have received visas yet, despite the fact that the team is scheduled to travel to the US in just over a month for the World Cup.