Iran World Cup team in Mexico after US visa dispute
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Iran’s national soccer team has arrived in Mexico ahead of the World Cup, but a visa row with the United States continues. While the players obtained permission to enter the US, Iran’s embassy in Turkey says 15 support staff members were denied visas. The team will now prepare for the tournament from Mexico instead of the US. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.