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July 8, 2026
White House Defends Iran Football Team's Visa Arrangements During World Cup
- The Iranian team relocated to Tijuana due to visa uncertainties, which the White House supported.
- All players received U.S. visas just 10 days before their first match, but some staff were denied entry.
- The U.S. imposed strict entry rules, allowing the team to enter only a day before matches initially.
2 Sources
- Giuliani defends White house handling of Iran at World CupJul 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM · Reuters
- White House breaks silence on explosive Iran World Cup visa rowJul 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM · Independent