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Iran's soccer federation has accused the United States of "vindictive behavior" after saying that visas were refused for "key managerial and administrative members" of its World Cup team.

A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News on Friday that the players on Iran's World Cup team have received visas that will allow them to enter and compete in the United States.

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Iran midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi admitted on Wednesday that preparing for the FIFA World Cup in Turkiye while his country is at war with the primary host nation has been a mental challenge.

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Andrew Giuliani, the Executive Director White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on the logistical and security operations surrounding Iran's national soccer team.

With their first match of the 2026 World Cup less than two weeks away, Iran are expecting to receive visas to enter Mexico on Wednesday, followed by entry visas to the United States on Friday, a source in direct contact with Team Melli told ESPN.

Iran finalized a 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, including 17 home-based players whose clubs have not played since February due to the regional war in the Middle East.

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