Iran's World Cup Team Departs for Mexico Amid U.S. Visa Dispute Over Support Staff
A diplomatic standoff over visa denials for Iranian support personnel highlights how geopolitical tensions can intersect with international sports competition, affecting team logistics days before World Cup play begins.
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