Iran presses US for multiple-entry World Cup visasmultiple-entry World Cup visas
Iran said on Thursday that the United States must issue multiple-entry visas for its World Cup squad, as officials worked with FIFA over where the team will base itself before the tournament.
Tehran’s ambassador to Mexico also criticized the visa delay, saying the team cannot prepare on equal terms, which matters because the issue has become a test of how the host countries handle access and travel for an Iranian team.
Iranian Officials
Iran says the visa process is interfering with its team’s preparations and wants multiple-entry documents so players and staff can move more easily. Officials also pushed to move the squad’s base from the United States to Mexico, showing they are looking for a practical workaround.
Iran's ambassador to Mexico
The ambassador said the team still lacks US visas and is being denied equal conditions ahead of the tournament. From this view, the delay is not just administrative but affects training and competitive fairness.
- Mexico has hosted the men's World Cup twice, more than any other country.
- Iran's men's team has been a regular Asian contender for decades.
- The United States will co-host the 2026 men's World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
