Iran's football federation will complain to FIFA, alleging travel restrictions imposed by World Cup organizers. Iran's team was denied permission to travel from Mexico to Los Angeles two days before their match against Belgium, hindering their preparation.
Iran's 2026 World Cup delegation faces visa issues for support staff, sparking diplomatic tensions with the US, despite player visas being approved on June 5.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that FIFA must guarantee the Iranian national team's safety and unhindered participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in North America. This follows earlier discussions about relocating matches from the US to Mexico due to safety concerns.
Iran's national football team has moved its World Cup training base from the United States to Mexico due to security concerns and potential visa issues, according to federation president Mehdi Taj. FIFA has yet to confirm the move.
The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
