According to the Tasnim News Agency, citing Iran's national team media department, Iran's captain Hajsafi stated in an interview with FIFA TV that he hopes FIFA will intervene to resolve the team's US visa problems.

After a long flight to Tijuana, Mexico, Iran's captain Hajsafi spoke about the team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup: "We're very glad we finally arrived in this city. Thankfully, the team is in good condition. After facing several difficulties, we finally obtained our visas, though the process was extremely challenging."

He added: "Currently, some players and coaching staff have received their visas, but unfortunately, several key technical and administrative staff members—including the team manager, executive manager, and media officer—have not yet been approved. They play crucial roles in our team. I therefore hope FIFA will pay attention to this issue and resolve it as quickly as possible so these personnel can successfully join us in the coming days."

He also addressed rumors about US "same-day round-trip" visa arrangements, responding: "That seems rather unreasonable, and I hope it's not true."

When asked about Iran's prospects of advancing from the group stage, Hajsafi said: "Football is unpredictable. However, we have indeed faced an extremely difficult situation in recent months. Over the past year, our country has experienced two conflicts, and our people have endured tremendous pressure."

He continued: "The players on Iran's team are part of this nation, and we too have experienced these hardships. As a result, the team's physical fitness and preparation were temporarily affected. Fortunately, under the scientific guidance of our coaching staff, we completed very systematic training and have built up high-quality physical reserves. The entire team is now in ideal condition."

Hajsafi emphasized: "Our group is highly competitive, but we are fully capable of advancing from the group stage. The team is in good shape right now, and our goal here is to bring joy and pride to the people of Iran."

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