Oppressed Iran forced to train in Mexico ahead of Belgium clash in the U.S

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

The Iranian football federation has announced it will file an official complaint with FIFA over stringent U.S. visa and travel restrictions that heavily disrupt the team’s 2026 World Cup preparations.

The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has announced it will file a formal complaint with FIFA over severe travel restrictions imposed on its squad during the 2026 World Cup.

Under current strict visa mandates, Iranian players are only permitted to enter the United States 24 hours before kick-off and must depart immediately following the match.

The geopolitical constraints have forced the federation to base its official tournament headquarters across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, after initially planning to camp in Arizona.

Head coach Amir Ghalenoei labeled Iran the tournament’s “most oppressed” team after they were denied permission to stay overnight following their 2-2 opening draw against New Zealand.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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