Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02pm on 06 Jun 2026,Saturday Sports
Iran has accused the United States of refusing visas to several members of its national football team's backroom staff ahead of the FIFA World Cup, despite allowing players and essential support staff to enter the country. Iran's embassy described the move as politically motivated and called it discriminatory, urging FIFA to intervene. Iranian media reported that senior football federation officials were among those denied entry. The US said visas had been issued to players and necessary staff but added that the system would not be used to allow individuals linked to terrorism into the country. Iran will begin its World Cup campaign against Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15. (PC: BBC)
