Iran national football team receives US visa for FIFA World Cup. The team will play three matches on the west coast of America.

What happened?

Iran national football team received US visa after months of uncertainty about their participation in the FIFA World Cup. This news was announced by four senior informed officials.

Why it matters?

This decision is important for Iran national football team as they will play three matches on the west coast of America. Their first match will be against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles.

What comes next?

Iran national football team will face Belgium on June 21 in Los Angeles and Egypt on June 27 in Seattle. | Match | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | --- | | First match | 2026-06-15 | New Zealand | | Second match | 2026-06-21 | Belgium | | Third match | 2026-06-27 | Egypt | Last result: Belgium 0-0 Iran (2026-06-21). Next fixture: vs Egypt (away, 2026-06-27)