An Iranian woman waits to cross the intersection near a huge billboard supporting Iran's national football team in the upcoming 2026 World Cup, installed on a building at Enghelab Square in Tehran on May 18, 2026. Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on May 18 to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images) /