Iran's football team left for a training camp in Turkey without US visas, as the foreign ministry accused the US of blocking their entry ahead of the World Cup. Iranian officials met with FIFA executives for support, but no visas have been issued. The team is underprepared, with key matches canceled and notable player Sardar Azmoun excluded due to political reasons. The IRGC's designation as a terrorist organization complicates entry into the US, where all World Cup matches are scheduled. Public support for the team has waned amid political tensions.