Event Brief
Iran says staff denied US entry after World Cup visas
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Iranian officials say technical staff were denied visas hours after the US said players could enter.
WHO: Iranian officials
WHAT: Iranian officials said technical staff were blocked from entering the US after the US granted World Cup visas to players.
WHEN: Jun 06, 2026 at 6:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The denial followed the US announcement that players could enter the country for the World Cup.
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