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Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
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- Tabby Wilson Reuters Iran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.
- The approval comes just 10 days before the team's opening fixture against New Zealand, due to be held in Los Angeles on 15 June.
- "The visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued," officials said.
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Tabby Wilson Reuters Iran's football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.
The approval comes just 10 days before the team's opening fixture against New Zealand, due to be held in Los Angeles on 15 June.
"The visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued," officials said.
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