Iran, World Cup and FIFA
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Iran’s football federation said its fans had already made plans to attend matches before the ticket allocation was pulled
Each football federation taking part in the FIFA World Cup is allocated tickets to distribute to fans. Iran's football federation says FIFA has pulled the tickets it was allocated. Meanwhile, the U.S.
Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans in doubt.
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Tehran lambasts US ‘obstruction’ of Iran’s soccer team as players land in Mexico ahead of World Cup
Iran’s soccer team arrived in Mexico’s Tijuana city on Sunday – a stone’s throw from the US border – as Tehran criticized Washington over its visa restrictions.
FIFA revokes Iran's World Cup ticket allocation days before kickoff, leaving thousands of fans facing travel disruption.
The Iranian soccer federation on Tuesday said that FIFA revoked the ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three group-stage games in the U.S.
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Inside Iran’s World Cup preparations: A 40-hour bus journey, U.S. visa issues and a switch to Mexico
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal travelled to Iran's training base in Turkey and spent time following their final tournament preparations
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Iran team escorted to Tijuana stadium by Mexico's National Guard
A bus carrying Iran's national football team was escorted to the Caliente Stadium in Tijuana by members of Mexico's National Guard, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Iran delegation flew into the Mexican city on Sunday,