Iran’s soccer stars quietly crossed into the US on Sunday, arriving in LA a day before its opening 2026 World Cup match as extraordinary security measures surrounded the squad’s hotel. Exclusive photos obtained by the California Post show buses and vehicles emblazoned with Iranian flags and team insignia parked outside the squad’s pad,

Iran’s soccer team arrived in Mexico’s Tijuana city on Sunday – a stone’s throw from the US border – as Tehran criticized Washington over its visa restrictions.

While the U.S. has rejected the Iran soccer team, forcing them to train in Tijuana during this world cup, the border city has rolled out a welcome for a squad caught between sport and geopolitics.

Iran's national men's football team arrived in the United States on Sunday, June 15.

The Iran Football Federation assured it was taking action to obtain a new visa for the team's winger, Mehdi Torabi, after his visa expired following a match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

Iran's World Cup team is navigating challenges off the soccer pitch as they're faced with geopolitical tensions, visa complications and travel restrictions.

Iran FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran’s World Cup campaign has been challenging both on the field and behind it in the ongoing tournament. While the team managed to put up a fighting performance against New Zealand in their opening match,

Iranian diaspora in Southern California follows the national soccer team through a local club, reflecting complex personal and cultural ties ahead of Iran’s World Cup draw.