Tehran’s ambassador to Mexico stated Iran’s football team lacks U.S. visas, hindering World Cup participation on “equal terms,”
Tehran’s ambassador to Mexico stated Iran’s football team lacks U.S. visas, hindering World Cup participation on “equal terms” due to training challenges ahead of the tournament.
Originally scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, the team has relocated to Tijuana, Mexico, following visa delays. Ambassador Abolfazl Pasandideh emphasized the U.S. had not met its responsibility to host the team.
“We don’t know whether or not they’re going to grant the players’ visas,” Pasandideh added.
Iran’s matches will take place in Los Angeles (June 15 vs. New Zealand) and Seattle (June 21 vs. Belgium), followed by a game against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. The team’s federation head expressed hope for multiple-entry visas.
Pasandideh attributed the shortfall to U.S.-Israel conflict since February 28, stating Iran “cannot train like they should.” Diplomats visited the Tijuana training stadium and met local security officials, per a Club Tijuana source cited by AFP.
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