The Iran national football team is facing visa issues ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Iran has accused the US of denying entry to key members of its coaching staff while players have been granted permission to travel for the tournament. This situation arises just days before Iran's opening match in Los Angeles on June 15. The Iranian embassy in Turkey has reacted by calling it political interference in sports. State-linked media reported that 15 administrative officials, including the head of the football federation, were denied entry to the US. The national team is currently en route to Mexico from their training base in Turkey and is expected to arrive after a 20-hour flight. According to Iran's ambassador to Mexico, the team must enter and leave the US on the same day as their matches. This situation has been described as discriminatory treatment against the Iran national football team, and Iran has called on FIFA to intervene.