Iran’s Football Team Seeks World Cup Travel Visas for US, Canada

May 21, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

Iran’s football team paused training in southern Turkey on Thursday to pursue travel visas for the US and Canada ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.

The step signals Iran’s intention to take part in the tournament, which begins on June 11, coinciding with efforts to end hostilities with the US, one of the World Cup co-hosts.

The players were required to visit the embassies of US and Canada in Ankara as part of the visa application process. Their visit to the Turkish capital comes as Iran assessed the latest peace proposal from Washington ...

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