Los Angeles (Lord Media): Iranian footballer Mehdi Torabi’s U.S. visa expired after the first FIFA World Cup match, casting doubt on his participation in upcoming games. Torabi was granted a single-entry visa to the United States.
Iran’s first match ended in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, after which the Iranian team returned to their base camp in Mexico.
The Iranian Football Federation has initiated efforts to secure a new visa for Mehdi Torabi.