Trump Administration Denies Iran's World Cup Ticket Claims, Cites Security Concerns
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Jesus Mesa
Summary
The Trump administration has rejected Iran's accusation that the U.S. deliberately caused Iranian fans to lose their World Cup ticket allocations for matches on American soil. U.S. officials stated they do not control FIFA ticket sales and warned that the administration will not allow the Iranian team to use the tournament to smuggle extremists into the country. A White House official clarified that any restrictions on Iranian fans stem from existing U.S. law, not a new targeted measure. The dispute comes just days before the 2026 World Cup group-stage matches involving Iran are set to take place in the United States.
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bskyTrump Administration Denies Iran's World Cup Ticket Claims, Cites Security Concernsnewsweek.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDespite claims by Iran's football federation, the United States does not allocate tickets for World Cup matches.
The Trump administration rejected Iran's accusation that the United States engineered the loss of World Cup ticket allocations for its fans.
A White House official told Newsweek that any limits on Iranian fans stem from existing law rather than a new or targeted measure.
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