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Iran’s World Cup soccer team approved for visas to play games in the U.S., officials say
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Iran’s World Cup soccer team approved for visas to play games in the U.S., officials say
COLLIN BINKLEY, SEUNG MIN KIM AND MATTHEW LEE
WASHINGTON
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PUBLISHED JUNE 5, 2026
UPDATED JUNE 18, 2026
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Iran's Mohammadhossein Kananizadegan during a training session in southern Turkey on Tuesday before the World Cup soccer tournament.
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