According to France 24, Iran's football team is grappling with restrictions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The country is one of four under US travel bans, and the team has faced visa complications and logistical disruptions tied to regional tensions. The Iranian head coach says the situation amounts to oppression—raising questions about fair access to the tournament.

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