Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup

The New York Times | June 4, 2026, 12:01 a.m. | Original
Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.
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