US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack says Iran’s national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Multiple outlets report that Barrack confirmed the development in a message posted on social media on Friday. The reports indicate the visas are intended to allow the Iranian squad to travel to the United States for matches at the tournament.
One outlet quotes Barrack emphasizing that “sports transcends borders,” and that the United States looks forward to welcoming competitors and fans from around the world. Another account frames the confirmation as bringing clarity to questions over whether the team would be able to obtain entry permission for the competition.
Across the sources, there is consistent agreement on the key points: the US is granting visas, the recipients are Iran’s national football team, and the confirmation comes from the US ambassador to Türkiye. No additional details about visa numbers, timing, or any conditions are provided in the excerpts.
