Iranian gamers have a good time scoring their third aim throughout a world pleasant towards Gambia at Mardan Sports activities Complicated, Antalya, Turkiye, Could 29, 2026. — Reuters
Iran’s soccer federation introduced on Tuesday its nationwide staff’s schedule for the group stage of the Fifa World Cup, a event that’s starting below tough circumstances for the Islamic republic.
Whereas the gamers obtained the visas essential to enter the USA — which is in open navy battle with Tehran — and play their group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, not all delegation members obtained them.
The visa dispute erupted simply days earlier than the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday. The event is being collectively hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada.
The Iranian staff can be primarily based in Tijuana all through the event, regardless of enjoying their total group stage in the USA.
“The team will travel to the host city one day before the match against New Zealand, and for the following two matches, we will be at the host venue two days before the game,” he added.
Iran’s Sports activities Minister Ahmad Donyamali individually warned towards the show of sure symbols throughout matches.
“It is the responsibility of the organisers to rectify the situation,” he added.
Iran’s participation within the World Cup has been marred by visa points that Tehran says have prevented some 15 administrative and administration workers in its delegation from coming into the USA.
Iran open their marketing campaign towards New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, earlier than going through Belgium in the identical metropolis on June 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
