Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43am on 15 May 2026,Friday Sports
Iran has issued a sharp warning to FIFA over unresolved US visa approvals for its national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026. Iranian officials said blocking players from participating due to political tensions with the United States would violate the principles of international sport. Iran’s football federation confirmed no visas had yet been issued despite the tournament beginning next month. Federation president Mehdi Taj said FIFA must provide guarantees during an upcoming meeting. US President Donald Trump recently signalled support for Iran’s participation, though earlier he had suggested the country skip the tournament over security concerns. (PC: AP)
