The head of the White House task force for the World Cup has described the approval of visas for Iran's national football team as "pretty amazing," amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. Andrew Giuliani, who leads the task force, defended the U.S. government's handling of the Iranian team, which has been forced to base itself in Mexico and travel back and forth for matches during the tournament.
Giuliani's comments come as Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup remains a subject of scrutiny, given the strained diplomatic relations between Washington and Tehran. The team's visa approval was granted after weeks of uncertainty, with Iranian players and officials expressing frustration over the delays.