❌Controversy at the World Cup: United States to deny visas to Iran | OneFootball

In a move that adds geopolitical tension to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States has confirmed that it will not grant visas to Iranian fans wishing to attend the tournament, according to information from Olé. Furthermore, the restriction could extend to some players from Iran’s own national team.

The U.S. immigration policy is based on the refusal to grant visas to Iranian residents and, specifically, to those who have completed military service in what the authorities call “unauthorized organizations.”

Consequences for the Iranian Federation

The impact of this decision has already been felt at the highest levels of Iranian football. It was confirmed that, recently, the president of the Iranian Football Federation did not receive the necessary visa to attend the World Cup Draw held last week.

This situation creates great uncertainty for the fans, who would see their hopes of following their team in North America frustrated, as well as for the coaching staff and FIFA, who could face the problem of key members of the Iranian sports delegation being denied visas. The dispute puts a geopolitical spotlight on the logistics and participation of the Iranian team in the tournament.

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