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Iran's World Cup team faces visa hurdles and travel chaos

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Iran's national football team faces significant logistical and diplomatic challenges for the upcoming World Cup due to U.S. travel restrictions and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The team must fly in and out of Mexico for their matches on U.S. soil, and several key personnel, including the head of the football federation, have been denied U.S. visas. Additionally, Iranian fans are barred from traveling to the United States for the games, and potential anti-government protests add another layer of security concern for the tournament. AI

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