Iran says footballer’s US visa expires after World Cup opener

Standard Sports Jun 16, 2026 Jun 16 ⏱ 1 min read 👁 6 views

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An Iranian national football team player's US visa has expired, leaving his future at the World Cup shrouded in doubt with Tehran engulfed in a bitter diplomatic row with Washington. This story was reported by Standard Sports. For more Sports news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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