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Iran Receives U.S. Visas for World Cup Qualifiers
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Iran Receives U.S. Visas for World Cup Qualifiers

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's national football team has received U.S. visas, clearing their path to participate in the 2026 North, Central America, and Caribbean (CONCACAF) World Cup qualifiers.
  • The team is currently holding a training camp in Antalya, Turkey, awaiting the final confirmation and travel arrangements.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Turkey officially confirmed the visa issuance, ending uncertainty for the Iranian squad.

Iran's national football team has secured the necessary U.S. visas, removing a significant hurdle for their participation in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The team is currently based in Antalya, Turkey, where they are conducting their pre-tournament training camp.

The issuance of visas, officially confirmed by the U.S. Embassy in Turkey, resolves the uncertainty surrounding the squad's entry into the United States for their upcoming matches. This development allows the Iranian players and staff to proceed with their preparations and travel plans without further complications.

The team's participation in the World Cup qualifiers is a crucial step for Iranian football, and the visa approval ensures they can compete as scheduled. The specific details regarding the matches and the team's itinerary within the U.S. are expected to be finalized following this confirmation.

Iranian World Cup team players have been issued visas necessary for their entry into the United States and participation in the tournament.

โ€” U.S. Embassy in TurkeyOfficial confirmation of the visa issuance for the Iranian national football team.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.