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Iran left a handwritten note in its locker room after a 0-0 Group G draw with Belgium in Los Angeles, urging peace, respect and friendship among nations; the FFIRI released the message, which also ties Iran-US tensions to the broader context and references a Minab girls' school attack.
US officials say Iran’s World Cup squad must enter the United States only the day before matches and depart within hours after each game in Los Angeles and Seattle, following criticism of visa handling; Mehdi Torabi received a new multiple-entry visa after his previous one expired, and officials say the policy is intended to manage security while allowing participation, with some staff previously denied entry and Iran’s coach calling for better recovery time.
Iran’s national football team pushes back on Donald Trump’s remarks about excluding it from the 2026 World Cup, insisting no one can bar Iran as it continues Asian qualifiers and engages with FIFA.