Iran's national football team is scheduled to depart for Mexico on June 6, 2026, despite delays in obtaining visas for the United States. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that members of the team linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be permitted to 'embed' with the squad.
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Iran's World Cup Squad to Depart for Mexico on June 6 Amid US Visa Delays
Iran's national football team plans to leave for Mexico on June 6, 2026, even though their U.S. visas have not yet been issued. Senator Marco Rubio has indicated that certain team members associated with the IRGC will be barred from participating.
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