Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team

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Iran’s football federation expects FIFA to facilitate multiple-entry visas for the US for the Iranian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, its president said in a video broadcast by Iranian media, AFP reports.

“FIFA is expected to deliver a multiple-entry visa so that the players can enter (the US) and return (to Mexico),” federation president Mehdi Taj said.

“It is certain now that we will go to Mexico. The team is preparing,” Taj said.

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