WANA (Feb 05) – The Iran Football Federation has denied reports claiming that it has submitted a new request for U.S. visas for an Iranian delegation to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 

In a statement, the federation’s spokesperson said rumors circulating about a visa application for members of the Iranian delegation are unfounded.

 

The spokesperson stressed that the process of applying for U.S. visas has not yet begun even for national team players, and therefore no visa applications have been submitted for other members of the Iranian delegation either.

 

He added that the reports in this regard are inaccurate, noting that visa applications for Iran’s World Cup delegation will be carried out at the appropriate time in accordance with FIFA’s established timelines and protocols.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy sits on a stand during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran September 1, 2022. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)