U.S. Visa Snags Spark Iran World Cup Tension: Taremi Speaks Out

Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi has voiced frustration over U.S. visa denials that he says are damaging America's image ahead of their World Cup clash. The Porto striker revealed that the refusal to grant visas to Iranian players and even a Somali referee has created 'tension' within the squad as they prepare for the group stage showdown. Taremi emphasized that such off-field distractions could impact the high-stakes fixture, with both teams vying for knockout qualification. The U.S. go...