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Originally published by KBC SportsJune 6, 2026
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Iran says staff blocked from entering US after players given World Cup visas
Iran has accused the US of denying visas to “integral” members of its national football team’s backroom staff, hours after Washington confirmed Iranian players had been given permission to travel to the upcoming World Cup. US officials said visas had been issued to players ..
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Iran has accused the United States of politically interfering in sports by denying visas to key members of its national football team's backroom staff, despite the US confirming visas were issued to the players for the upcoming World Cup.
- Iran claims a "large portion" of their managerial, executive, and technical staff were denied entry.
- Iran's embassy in Turkey has called on Fifa to intervene.
- The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the US, begins on June 11.
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