2026 World Cup: Iran's football coach says US travel rules continue to disrupt preparations

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2026 World Cup: Iran's football coach says US travel rules continue to disrupt preparations

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Iran's football coach has expressed concerns about ongoing US travel restrictions and visa refusals disrupting the team's preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Iran is scheduled to play Belgium in a key match.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues in the US, Canada and Mexico, Iran is to play Belgium later today. Iran’s coach, however, says his team is still being treated unfairly by the US through travel restrictions and visa refusals. Story by Natasha Li.

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