United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said an IRGC member attempted to enter the US while posing as a member of Iran's World Cup team

Iran’s soccer team arrived in Mexico’s Tijuana city on Sunday – a stone’s throw from the US border – as Tehran criticized Washington over its visa restrictions.

Iran's World Cup soccer team was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after its opening match, says coach Amir Ghalenoei, disrupting recovery plans.

A potential agreement between the United States and Iran could have an impact on the Iranian national team’s logistics at the FIFA World Cup, though no immediate changes have been confirmed. The issue came to light after Iran expressed concerns over their travel schedule during the tournament,

While the squad flew to LA, a group of protesters calling for democracy in Iran and denouncing its government rallied near Los Angeles Stadium.