Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
Iranian state TV said the players and their technical staff had received visas, but 15 others on the administrative and management side had not.
6 Jun 17:14 · CNA
Iran accuse USA of blocking key team staff visas days ahead of FIFA World Cup opener
Iran say several team officials and support staff have been denied US visas before the World Cup. The row has widened concerns over host nation obligations and threatens to disrupt final preparations.
7 Jun 07:11 · India Today
Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.
6 Jun 22:38 · Bbc
Iran’s soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
Iran’s World Cup soccer team set off from Turkey for their training base in Mexico on Saturday, with some members of their entourage reportedly still without U.S. visas.
6 Jun 13:40 · The Seattle Times
Iran’s soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
Iran's World Cup soccer team set off from Turkey for their training base in Mexico on Saturday with some members of their entourage reportedly still without U.S. visas, ahead of three group match
6 Jun 14:13 · The Washington Times
Iran accuses US of ‘biased interference’ over World Cup staff visa denials
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to “integral” backroom staff-including the head of Iran’s football federation, his deputy, and a large portion of managerial and technical...
6 Jun 15:15 · The News International
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
This comes just 10 days before Iran's first game at the World Cup.
5 Jun 17:29 · CNA
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