Iran claims US pulled World Cup 2026 ticket allocation, blocking supporters from matches
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Summary
Iran's football federation (FFIRI) claims its World Cup 2026 ticket allocation was withdrawn by the United States, preventing Iranian supporters from attending group-stage matches despite having made travel plans. FFIRI describes the move as contrary to the spirit of international competitions and the principle of equality among participating nations, with less than three days remaining before the tournament.
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FFIRI stated the withdrawal occurred despite reliance on an officially announced process.
FFIRI described the move as contrary to the spirit of international competitions and the principle of equality among participating countries.
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