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Iran Begin Turkey Camp as Squad Prepares for World Cup Visa Process
Iran are training in Antalya and seeking visas in Ankara as they prepare for friendlies and a World Cup group stage in the United States.
- On Thursday, Iranian national football team members visited the United States embassy in Ankara to submit visa applications for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Coach Amir Ghalenoei is preparing the squad in Antalya, Turkey, following a seven-week domestic league suspension after conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel began on February 28.
- The entire squad applied for Canadian visas, with some players also submitting applications for United States entry; Iran is scheduled to play group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino maintained that Iran will participate in the tournament, while President Donald Trump previously suggested it would not be appropriate before later telling reporters: "Let them play."
- Iran will play friendlies against Gambia on May 29 and Mali on June 4 before Ghalenoei names his final 26-man squad, with Canada access required if the team advances past group stages.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
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