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Iran's national football federation; managing the squad's visa crisis after Taj's 5 June deadline elapsed.
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#178 Jun
Established Tijuana base camp and announced intent to appeal to FIFA over blocked staff
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran coaches from across the border#178 Jun
Mentioned in: Platini sues FIFA's Infantino in Paris
2026 FIFA World Cup#167 Jun
Landed all 23 players in Tijuana but saw 14 officials refused US entry; preparing Article 4 FIFA complaint
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran Arrives in Tijuana, 14 Staff Barred#146 Jun
committed squad to travel against an unresolved visa file
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran flies to Tijuana, no US visas#155 Jun
Submitted passports to US embassy in Ankara on FIFA instruction
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran squad cleared for US visas#155 Jun
Denied reports that three players were rejected, insisting squad is intact bar support staff
2026 FIFA World Cup: Tehran says five staff refused entry#132 Jun
Iran clears Mexico, US visas still held
2026 FIFA World Cup#1226 May
Requested and received FIFA approval for the base-camp move to Tijuana
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran moves camp to Tijuana, demands visas#109 May
Submitted written 10-point ultimatum to US, Canada and Mexico host authorities
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran names the players the US must clear#929 Apr
Iran FA chief turned back at Pearson
2026 FIFA World Cup#924 Apr
Mentioned in: Rubio: Iran can play, IRGC staff cannot
2026 FIFA World Cup#816 Apr
Mentioned in: Pakistan ceasefire runs to 22 April
2026 FIFA World Cup#816 Apr
Mentioned in: Iran coach Ghalenoei tells IRNA 'God willing'
2026 FIFA World Cup#712 Apr
Mentioned in: FIFA shuts Iran relocation door via Sheinbaum
2026 FIFA World Cup#71 Apr
Attended Antalya meeting and accepted training camp offer without endorsing relocation
2026 FIFA World Cup: Infantino tells Iran in Antalya: you will play#730 Mar
#122 Mar
Iran asks FIFA to move matches to Mexico
2026 FIFA World Cup#118 Mar
Football chief defies minister on Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup#116 Mar
FIFA rejects Iran's venue relocation bid
2026 FIFA World Cup#115 Mar
Iran not withdrawn; FIFA waits for April
2026 FIFA World Cup#110 Mar