Eyeing World Cup, Iran National Team Heads to Turkey for Training Camp and US Visa Applications
為參加在美加墨合辦的世界盃，伊朗國家足球隊將取道土耳其進行集訓，並在當地辦理進入美國所需的簽證。
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Tehran, May 16 (AFP/Reuters) - Iran's national football team coach, Amir Ghalenoei, announced today that the squad will travel to Turkey on the 18th for a training camp and friendly matches. Critically, the team will also use their time there to complete the US visa application process required for the upcoming World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which begins on June 11. Due to the absence of diplomatic relations between Iran and the US since 1980, this logistical step is essential. A 30-player squad, featuring star striker Mehdi Taremi, will travel to Antalya, Turkey, before the final roster is cut to 26. Iran is scheduled to play its three group stage matches in the United States, with Tucson, Arizona serving as their base camp.