Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Iran's World Cup football team traveled from Turkey to Mexico amid a diplomatic dispute with the United States over visa issuance for some members of their support staff. This controversy occurred days before the 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the US, Mexico, and Canada, with the Iranian team basing themselves in Tijuana.
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
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