The Iranian Football Federation announced that the United States has approved a visa for Iranian player Mehdi Torabi. This decision resolves a recent impasse threatening Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup. The issue stemmed from difficulties in securing visas for Iranian athletes to enter the US. While details surrounding the specific challenges weren’t disclosed, the approval is a significant step forward. This allows Torabi to potentially compete in future qualifying matches held in the United States. The news signals a potential easing of travel restrictions for Iranian athletes competing in international events hosted by the US. The approval avoids further complications for the Iranian national team’s World Cup qualification campaign.