Iran accuses US of revoking World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
Author: Henry OduahPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Iran
SportsWorld / International

Iran's football federation accused the United States of revoking its allocation of tickets for World Cup group matches, preventing Iranian fans from attending. The move comes amid bitter diplomatic tensions, with the US also refusing visas for some Iranian staff. Iran called the action contrary to the spirit of international competitions and urged FIFA to ensure fairness. Neither FIFA nor US organizers have commented.
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