Key facts
- Iran's national football team is still awaiting US visas for the World Cup.
- The head of Iran's football federation has spoken out about the visa delays.
- Political tensions are high in the US, where most World Cup matches will be played.
Iran's national football team is still awaiting the issuance of visas from the United States, which are necessary for their participation in the World Cup. The head of Iran's football federation has publicly addressed the ongoing delays, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding the team's ability to attend the tournament. The team requires these visas to travel and compete. Political tensions are high in the U.S., where most of the tournament's matches will be played.