World Cup 2026: US has revoked our ticket allocation - Iran
Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Iran
SportsWorld / International

Iran's football federation announced that the United States has revoked its ticket allocation for World Cup group matches, alleging that the co-host is hindering Iranian fans' attendance amid a tense diplomatic dispute. The US has imposed bureaucratic obstacles, including visa denials for support staff, following the US-Israel assault on Iran in late February. Iran urged FIFA to uphold neutrality and fairness, but neither FIFA nor US organizers have publicly responded.
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