Key facts
- Iran's World Cup players have been granted visas to play in the United States.
- The visas were granted days before the World Cup begins.
- Many staff members accompanying the team were reportedly denied visas.
Iran's national soccer team players have been granted visas to enter the United States for the upcoming World Cup, resolving months of uncertainty about their participation. The visas were issued just days before the tournament is set to commence. However, reports indicate that many staff members accompanying the team were denied entry into the US.
