Top White House official Andrew Giuliani defends the administration’s handling of Iran-related visa restrictions during the World Cup, according to reporting. Giuliani, who serves as Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, says visa rules prevented IRGC-linked individuals from using the tournament as a route to enter the United States. He also addresses operational arrangements involving the Iranian team’s location in Mexico. Giuliani says the team’s decision to base itself in Tijuana, rather than in Tucson, works in a way that benefits all parties, and he characterizes the cross-border logistics as smooth. The defense comes amid Iranian complaints during the group stage and after Iran was eliminated from the tournament. Giuliani’s comments indicate the White House views the restrictions and the travel and housing choices as coordinated and functional, despite the disputes raised by Iran during the competition.