Iranian striker Mehdi Torabi has been granted a multi-entry visa to the United States, an official confirmed, clarifying the team's departure after their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Los Angeles. The visa issue arose because Torabi's previous visa had expired when he left the country following the team's first match.
Visa Issue Resolved
The Iranian Football Federation announced that Torabi's new multi-entry visa allows him to re-enter the US for the remainder of the tournament. This resolves earlier concerns that he might be unable to return if the team advanced to later stages.
Official Clarification
An Iranian official stated that Torabi's departure after the opener was routine, and the visa renewal was processed smoothly. The team is focused on their upcoming matches in the group stage.
Torabi is a key player for Iran, and his availability is crucial as the team aims to progress beyond the group stage for the first time in their history. The World Cup 2026 is being hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
