Iran win four staff visa appeals but 11 banned (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's World Cup delegation had four staff members granted US visas through appeals, but 11 others were banned, prompting the team to relocate to Mexico.

• Four Iranian World Cup staff members won visa appeals to enter the US, while 11 were banned.
• Iran moved their World Cup base to Mexico due to tensions with the US.
• US revoked Iran's group-stage supporter ticket allocation for the tournament.