What was supposed to be the world's biggest celebration has become a nightmare for some participating countries, and few have been affected more than Iran's national team.
As the United States and Iran remain locked in a military conflict in the Middle East, the Iranian squad set to represent the country at the 2026 World Cup has felt the impact. Many players, members of the coaching staff and officials with the Iranian federation have had their visas revoked or were denied entry into the United States ahead of the tournament.
