The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) says no visas have yet been issued for its national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising fresh uncertainty about travel arrangements to the United States, one of the host countries.
FFIRI president Mehdi Taj said officials are still waiting for confirmation on which players and staff have been granted entry visas, adding that the process remains unresolved just weeks before the tournament.
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) says no visas have yet been issued for its national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising fresh uncertainty about travel arrangements to the United States, one of the host countries.
FFIRI president Mehdi Taj said officials are still waiting for confirmation on which players and staff have been granted entry visas, adding that the process remains unresolved just weeks before the tournament.
📌 Key details
- No visa approvals confirmed yet for Iran’s squad
- Players expected to travel for fingerprinting as part of visa processing
- Emergency discussions with FIFA are planned over entry guarantees
- Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada
⚠️ Context
The issue comes amid ongoing diplomatic tension between Iran and the United States, with visa approvals for Iranian officials and athletes historically being sensitive and politically complicated.
Iran has already qualified for the tournament but is pushing for assurances that all players, staff, and delegation members will be granted entry without restrictions.
No visa approvals confirmed yet for Iran’s squad- Players expected to travel for fingerprinting as part of visa processing
- Emergency discussions with FIFA are planned over entry guarantees
- Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada
The issue comes amid ongoing diplomatic tension between Iran and the United States, with visa approvals for Iranian officials and athletes historically being sensitive and politically complicated.
Iran has already qualified for the tournament but is pushing for assurances that all players, staff, and delegation members will be granted entry without restrictions.
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