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Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team was treated 'unfairly' by the United States during the World Cup, citing visa restrictions and a last-minute training base change. He urged FIFA to prevent similar treatment in future tournaments.
The White House is considering easing travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, which currently requires them to arrive a day before matches and leave the same day. The discussions focus on their third group match in Seattle, a longer flight from their base in Mexico.
Iran will lodge a formal complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions imposed on its team at the 2026 World Cup. The Football Federation of Iran says visa conditions requiring them to arrive a day before matches and leave the same day are unfair and hinder preparation.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly has questioned why some Senegal supporters cannot travel to the 2026 World Cup in the US, saying every team should be able to bring their fans.
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his team is the 'most oppressed' at the World Cup after last-minute travel restrictions forced them to return to Mexico immediately following a friendly match. The team has faced visa issues, denied entry for staff, and revoked ticket allocations amid ongoing security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict.
Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, despite holding what he describes as the 'right papers' and 'right visa'.
