Iranian midfielder Saeid Ezatolahi is in the news as Iran’s World Cup camp clashes with war/visa woes; Iran intl, born 1996, defender/DM.
Iran’s World Cup participation has faced visa hurdles amid US-Iran tensions. Officials say players, coaches and some staff have visas, while some backroom staff remain visa-free. Iran moved training from Arizona to Tijuana and will play group games in the United States, Seattle and Los Angeles, with the federation pursuing FIFA-led resolution.