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Iran’s participation in the World Cup, following visa issues that Tehran says have prevented
Iran at the World Cup, including [refusing to issue visas](/video/newsfeed/2026/6/7/irans-world-cup-team-arrives-in-mexico-as-us-visa-row-continues) for some of its support
World Cup, but football’s global governing body FIFA has issued reassurances in advance of the June 11 tournament kickoff. “No visas have been issued yet,” Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian football federation, said
visa issues prevented Iranian representatives from attending the AFC Congress. However, as the nine AFC teams that qualified for the World Cup were presented with commemorative gifts, it was announced that Iran
Iran’s football federation chief Mehdi Taj said the players were expected to get their visas for Mexico either on Tuesday or Wednesday “and then a US visa will be issued quickly”. The federation
World Cup](/sports/2026/6/8/how-extreme-weather-and-heat-could-affect-players-at-world-cup-2026), which is being cohosted by Mexico and Canada. Iran’s national team has to stay in Mexico due to visa issues
visa do not endanger national security or public safety." Four countries in those lists — Iran, Haiti, Côte d'Ivoire, and Senegal — are expected to play in the World Cup. On Saturday, decorated FIFA World Cup
World Cup. Infantino said FIFA understands there are also times to “chill and relax” when visa issues arise rather than create additional conflict. “Sometimes, to immediately start screaming and shouting has the opposite effect
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. They alleged “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials” despite holding valid visas. In 2024, Canada listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, and statements from
World Cup](/sport/football/articles/c9d2y76pd57o) after he was denied entry into the USA on Monday. There have also been a [series of visa issues](/news/articles/c5yz3zdp3jqo) connected to participants Iran
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. They alleged “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials” despite holding valid visas. In 2024, Canada listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organisation”, and statements from
Iran’s absence deprived Thursday’s congress of direct representation from a country whose presence at the 2026 World Cup is already shaping behind-the-scenes discussions, and the issue is particularly acute given
issued warnings](https://www.aclu.org/documents/2026-world-cup-travel-advisory) for foreign visitors headed to the US to watch the World Cup. “The Trump administration’s rising authoritarianism and increasing violence pose serious risk to all,” they said, adding, visitors
visa problems were not limited to Palestine and that she understood Iran’s football association, whose representatives were not present at the AFC Congress, had also faced issues
issued travel bans for specific countries, although Canada, like the US, has recently put entry restrictions on countries affected by the recent Ebola outbreak in Africa, which includes World Cup qualifiers Democratic Republic
Iran and its team’s participation in the World Cup. The congress, which is set to bring together representatives of all 211 FIFA member associations, will be held [without the Iranian delegation](/sports/2026/4/30/iran-football-officials-to-miss-fifa-congress-over-mistreatment-in-canada) after members
World Cup preparation plans; it was tangible and personal, as thousands across the country were killed by missile attacks. It was the US bombing Azadi Stadium, home to several local matches and where the national
issues as part of the Republican administration's broader crackdown on immigration. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5803486/fifa-world-cup-soccer-football-tickets) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org
visas to regularly accredited colleagues". And on Monday, Fifa said that Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, had been dropped from the list
visa bonds, at least 39 countries remain subject to wide-ranging travel bans. Those include competitors Iran and Haiti. Two other competing countries, the Ivory Coast and Senegal, are subject to partial travel bans. Rights