Mehdi Taj
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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 Edges Mali 2-0 in World Cup Warm-Up
Iran beats Mali 2-0 in friendly, heads to Mexico for World Cup base amid U.S. visa uncertainty.
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sportsIran FA Chief Denies Knowledge of Azmoun World Cup Call-Up
Mehdi Taj says he is unaware of plans to recall striker Sardar Azmoun despite a vice president's appeal for national unity.
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sportsIran's World Cup Team Heads to Turkey Amid Diplomatic Tensions with US
Iran's soccer team travels to Turkey for training and visa processing ahead of the World Cup in the US, amid political tensions.
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sportsFIFA Reassures Iran Over World Cup Participation Amid Geopolitical Tensions
FIFA Secretary-General to meet Iranian FA officials to guarantee entry for World Cup matches in the US amid conflict and visa concerns.
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sportsIran's World Cup Team Feted with 'Death to America' Chants Amid US Visa Fears
Iran's national football team was given a state farewell ceremony in Tehran featuring anti-US chants, as players face uncertainty over US visas for the 2026 World Cup.
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sportsIran Demands Guarantees for World Cup Participation Amid Visa and Security Concerns
Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup but demands guarantees from FIFA and host nations. Key issues include visas, security, and respect for national symbols.
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worldIran Seeks FIFA Guarantees for World Cup Participation Amid US Tensions
Iranian soccer chief to meet FIFA President to demand respect for the team at the World Cup in the US, following visa refusal and political tensions.