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Iran Football Federation Discusses Moving World Cup Matches To Mexico

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Mehdi Haj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, has expressed opposition to hosting World Cup group stage matches in the United States. One primary concern involves the difficulty of obtaining US visas for players and staff. The federation is reportedly planning a training camp in Turkey to facilitate visa application processes. The current status of the team's ability to play remains uncertain pending visa approvals. Iran's Minister of Youth and Sports stated that the country's participation in this year's World Cup remains uncertain. The minister's comments suggest the nation's involvement is currently in question. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate despite government attempts to have Italy replace them. US President Donald Trump stated Iranian athletes may participate if they lack ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Mehdi Haj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, has expressed opposition to hosting World Cup group stage matches in the United States. One primary concern involves the difficulty of obtaining US visas for players and staff. The federation is reportedly planning a training camp in Turkey to facilitate visa application processes. The current status of the team's ability to play remains uncertain pending visa approvals. Iran's Minister of Youth and Sports stated that the country's participation in this year's World Cup remains uncertain. The minister's comments suggest the nation's involvement is currently in question. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate despite government attempts to have Italy replace them. US President Donald Trump stated Iranian athletes may participate if they lack ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran is scheduled to train in Turkey before the June 11 start date. FIFA may choose another selection for the available slot if Iran does not participate, or the group containing Belgium, Ecuador, and New Zealand could proceed with only three nations. Reuters reports that the situation has created political and emotional tension regarding whether the team will secure entry permits for the tournament. The decision follows ongoing tensions regarding the event's location.

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Iran International

“مهدیت هاج رئیس فترسیون فتبال ایران هم برای حوزور”

Iran International

“مهدی حاج رئیس فدراسیون فوتبال ایران هم برای حضور در تهران خواستار تامین‌های امنیتی باشد. این در حال است که فیفا با خواست جمهوری اسلامی برای بررسی برگزاری مسابقات در ورزشگاه‌های جایگزین موافقت کرده.”

Iran International

“مهدیت هاج رئیس فترسیون فتبال ایران هم برای حوزور تهران خاصتار داشت... این در حال اسکه فیفا با خاصت جومهوری اسلامی برای برسی برگوزاری مصابقات در ورز اشقای جای گوزین هم مخالفت کرده”

Iran International

“Mahdi Haj, head of the Iran Football Federation, has also expressed opposition to the presence of the national team in the United States. Asif, a former official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, warned that Americans will continue their pressures during the national team's presence.”

Iran International

“تو سره هانه 6، 7 و 2 روز منده باقاز جامجهانی چند تا چالش پیشه رویتی ملی فوتبال ایرانی”

Iran International

“The Iranian national football team faces several challenges for the World Cup. One issue is the difficulty of receiving US visas completely.”

Iran International

“The Iranian national football team... is facing challenges... they are going to apply for visas... they might have a training camp in Turkey.”

Jovem Pan News

“O ministro do esporte da juventude do Irã falou que a participação do país na Copa do Mundo desse ano ainda está em cheque.”

Jovem Pan News

“o presidente FIFA, garante que o Iran que se classificou ainda logo no começo das eliminatórias irá participar. O presidente Donald Trump e outros ministros disseram que os iranianos, no caso atletas, vão poder participar com tanto que não tenham laços com a guarda revolucionária islâmica”

Jovem Pan News

“Outra possibilidade, simplesmente o ira não participar, aí a vaga disponível poderia ser escolhida pela FIFA para uma outra seleção”

RFE/RL Radio Farda

“خبرگوزاری رویترز گزارش داده از که ایورود حیاتی ایرانی به کاندا نشاند دهندی موانه املی و سیاسی پیرامونه حضوری تیم ملی ایران در گبطایی جامجهانیست.”

RFE/RL Radio Farda

“The question is being raised more colorfully whether the Iranian national football team will get permission to enter the United States for the World Cup games or not.”

Radio Farda

“احمد دونی آمالی بزیر ورزش و جوانان گفته هست که با شرکت در جام جهانی مخالف هست.”

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