Iran World Cup Team Granted Visas to Enter United States

Iran's World Cup football team has been granted visas to enter the United States, officials say. A White House official confirmed the news to Reuters on Friday.

The visa approval comes 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles. Reuters reported that players from Iran's World Cup team had been granted visas to enter the United States for the competition.

The White House official confirmed the development to Reuters. The team's participation in the World Cup had been subject to visa requirements for entry into the United States.

Iran's opening match is scheduled against New Zealand, with the game set to take place in Los Angeles. The visa approval allows the Iranian squad to travel to the United States for the tournament.

The Iranian team will now be able to compete in the World Cup following the visa issuance. The approval was confirmed by a White House official speaking to Reuters on Friday.