Iran National Football Team
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worldUS Grants Iranian Team Extra Day Before World Cup Match
Iran's national football team receives a critical travel concession before their match against Egypt at the World Cup.
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sportsIranian World Cup Team Ordered to Leave US Immediately After Opening Draw
Iran's soccer team was forced to leave Los Angeles for its Tijuana base camp hours after its World Cup opener, a move the coach called perplexing and oppressive.
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sportsVisa Chaos and Travel Restrictions Undermine Iran's World Cup Opener
Iran and New Zealand played to a 2-2 draw in their 2026 World Cup opener, but post-match comments focused on U.S. visa denials and a forced base-camp relocation to Mexico.
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sportsIran Coach Slams World Cup Host, Calls Team 'Most Oppressed'
Coach Amir Ghalenoei criticizes the US host nation after Iran is forced to operate from Tijuana due to visa denials and diplomatic tensions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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sportsIran's Road to the World Cup: Last-Minute Visas, Exile Camp, and War
Iran qualifies for the 2026 World Cup amid US visa delays, denied staff entries, and a training camp moved to Mexico after military strikes.
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sportsIran's World Cup Team Lands in Turkey for Visa Applications Ahead of US Trip
Iran's national football team departs for Turkey to finalize visas and a friendly match before traveling to the US for the 2026 World Cup amidst political tensions.
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sportsIran Set to Play in 2026 World Cup Despite Crisis
Iran's national football team remains committed to the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico despite regional tensions and safety concerns. AFC confirms no withdrawal notice received.
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sportsAustralian Soccer Star Commends Iranian Team Amidst Homeland Crisis
Australian midfielder Amy Sayer praises the bravery of Iran's women's football team for competing in the Asian Cup despite escalating political unrest and military strikes in their homeland.