FIFA president Gianni Infantino made a surprise visit to Iran's dressing room after their 2-2 draw against New Zealand, promising to help resolve the visa crisis that has overshadowed their tournament.
Infantino praised the team's resilience and vowed to assist the Iranian delegation, who have been disrupted by logistical issues and visa complications.
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi confirmed that Infantino had visited the dressing room and listened to the team's concerns, with the FIFA president assuring them that he would personally work to facilitate travel arrangements for those still affected by the visa restrictions.
The team has been forced to fly into the United States shortly before matches, and 11 members of the delegation remain unable to travel due to visa issues.
Infantino's visit comes after Taremi described Iran's tournament as a 'disaster' due to the logistical complications, which have left the team without key personnel throughout the competition.
