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Iran's World Cup team arrives in Mexico amid US visa row

France 24 · Jun 8, 2026, 1:08 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Tension between the United States and Iran is continuing in sport. Iran's World Cup squad landed in Mexico on June 7 under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic dispute. With some members of the entourage still lacking U.S. visas. The dispute comes just days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup on J

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