Iran says footballer’s U.S. visa expires after World Cup opener
Iranian footballer Mehdi Torabi faces uncertainty at the World Cup after his single-entry U.S. visa expired following the team's opening match. The Iranian Football Federation is working to secure a new visa as the team navigates travel logistics between the U.S. and Mexico.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Iran and their impact on international sporting events.
An Iranian national football team player’s United States visa has expired, state media reported Tuesday, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington.
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