Iran's IRGC allegedly used soccer stadiums and clubs to spy on citizens through facial-recognition cameras and ID tracking, according to an NCRI report.

Logistical Challenges for Iran's National Team The Iranian national football team is encountering unprecedented logistical hurdles during the World Cup, as they are only allowed to enter the United States on match days and must depart immediately after each game,

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Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.

Iran's national football team has condemned the United States for denying visas to key support staff just days before the 2026 World Cup, while players were granted entry. The Iran Football Federation said the refusals amounted to 'vindictive behaviour' and called them a political decision.

It did not say who had interfered but blamed the United States, one of the tournament’s hosts, after months of war. FIFA said it was looking for a solution.

The Iranian national team took a swipe at Donald Trump and the U.S. this week, arriving in Mexico with some curious clothing items.