Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.
Last-minute visas are being issued for players competing in the FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Saleh explains.
Iran players get visas 10 days before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
World Cup delegation held up as players await visas for Mexico, whom South Africa face in the opening game in 11 days.
Iran's delegation will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, and will travel to the US for all three group stage matches.