Iran at the 2026 World Cup: Tension, Visas and the Weight of Politics
Iran arrived in Los Angeles via Tijuana with 11 staff still banned. Taremi admits the tension undermines FIFA’s peace message. A full analysis.
Amir Ghalenoei
Iran’s Fifa Complaint Exposes World Cup 2026 Logistics Chaos
Iran plan a formal Fifa complaint after being restricted to a 24-hour LA window before their Belgium clash. A sign of wider World Cup 2026 logistics problems.
Iran’s World Cup 2026: Travel Chaos, Gun Celebration Row and a Point Earned
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand but the football was almost secondary. Travel bans, a controversial celebration and a coach calling his side ‘most oppressed’.
Iran’s World Cup Visa Row: Sport Caught in Diplomatic Crossfire
Iran landed in Tijuana amid a bitter US visa dispute. We break down what happened, what it means for their campaign, and what the wider implications are.
