Iran arrives in Mexico with military escort after U.S. visa chaos, closed-door training camp

The Iranian national football team arrived in Mexico on Sunday afternoon after Washington
denied visas to several members of the coaching staff.

Federation officials, players and coaching staff disembarked from the plane at an airport
heavily guarded by soldiers and patrolled by Mexican National Guard troops.
Strict security measures were in place amid fears of an incident. Nevertheless, a small group
of fans waving Iranian flags welcomed their idols outside the airport.

A military escort will accompany Iran's national team throughout their time at the World Cup.
After their arrival, the first training session was held behind closed doors on Monday.
Iran's entire training camp will be “closed” to fans and the media, who can film only from a distance,
and only if authorized, for a few minutes. Large numbers of military forces
surround the hotel and training center.