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Iran’s national football team will travel to Spain before heading to its World Cup base in Mexico, despite unresolved visa issues for the United States and Mexico, as the 2026 tournament approaches. According to *Euronews*, the squad’s itinerary includes a stopover in Spain, though players have yet to secure the necessary visas for their final destinations .
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, begins on 11 June, with Iran set to compete in Group B. The team’s logistical challenges highlight broader tensions, as Iranian athletes have faced bureaucratic hurdles in recent years, particularly when traveling to the U.S. The *Guardian*’s 2026 World Cup Experts Network, which includes previews from 48 qualified nations, has not yet published Iran’s team guide, though it has covered other teams like the Netherlands .
Iran’s squad, which qualified for its seventh World Cup appearance, will base itself in Mexico during the tournament. The visa delays add uncertainty to their preparations, with less than two weeks until the opening match. No official statement from Iranian or FIFA authorities has clarified whether the issues will be resolved before the team’s scheduled departure.
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