Yahoo Sports reports: Iran’s chaotic World Cup campaign has hit another snag, with winger Mehdi Torabi caught up in a visa issue following the opener against New Zealand. The problem adds to a growing list of frustrations for Iran, who drew 2-2 with New Zealand and are already dealing with travel and recovery issues linked to their base across the border in Tijuana.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 5:06 AM
Iran star may miss next two World Cup games over terrible US visa fiasco after World Cup opener
Iran’s chaotic World Cup campaign has hit another snag, with winger Mehdi Torabi caught up in a visa issue following the opener against New Zealand. The problem adds to a growing list of frustrations for Iran, who drew 2-2 with New Zealand and are already dealing with travel and recovery issues linked to their base across the border in Tijuana.
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