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Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off

European champions Spain were ‌held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up in A Coruna on Thursday, with manager Luis de la Fuente resting several key players before their final friendly against Peru in Puebla, Mexico, on Monday. De la Fuente left out Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, David Raya, Victor Munoz, Marc Cucurella, Pedri, Fabian Ruiz, Martin Zubimendi, Rodri and Mikel ‌Oyarzabal because ‌of fitness concerns, leaving Spain ‌with ⁠a heavily rotated ⁠starting line-up. The result was a subdued send-off for Spain on home soil before they travel to North America on Friday.

Iran players receive U.S. visas for 2026 World Cup - ESPN

A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News on Friday that the players on Iran's World Cup soccer team have received visas that will allow them to enter and compete in the United States.

Battlehawks, Storm, Gamblers Crowd 2026 All-UFL Team

The UFL unveiled its 2026 All-UFL Team on June 4, with all eight teams having at least one representative; the second-place St. Louis Battlehawks led the way with seven players, with the league-leading Orlando Storm with the next-most with five All-UFL players, tied with the Houston Gamblers.

Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

MEXICO CITY, June 5 : Iran's ambassador to Mexico said his nation's soccer squad still had not received their U.S. visas just 10 days before their first World Cup match in Los Angeles, raising the possibility that the team won't be able to compete in the tournament amid a continuing conflict between the two countries.

Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

TEHRAN: Iran’s football squad, whose participation in the World Cup remains uncertain, have handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkiye for visas, the head of their Football Federation said on Friday. Mehdi Taj said Iran were following instructions from world football’s governing body. Their quest for the visas comes as Iran and the United States remain locked in negotiations to end the Middle East war that began in February with a massive wave of strikes on the Islamic republic. “Yesterday, I had discussions with FIFA regarding the US visas,” Taj said.

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Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off

Iran players receive U.S. visas for 2026 World Cup - ESPN

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Iran World Cup squad still in visa limbo 10 days before first match, ambassador says

Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

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