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‘Happy Dance’—U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Delights in Iran’s World Cup Exit

Both the U.S. and FIFA have attracted significant criticism from Iran representatives this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Iran’s Beiranvand denies 10-man Belgium in World Cup draw as Nathan Ngoy sees red

Iran had a goal disallowed for offside while battling to a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, with Alireza Beiranvand saving brilliantly from Maxim De Cuyper

The Guardian - UK

Iran Lodges Formal Complaint With FIFA Over World Cup Treatment

Iranian players have been subjected to strict travel regulations during this summer’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated

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World Cup 2026: Visa expired after just one game for Iran Footballer Mehdi Torabi who is linked to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-IRGC, attended pro-government rallies in Tehran after US-Israel strikes

Iran national team are commuting from their tournament base ‌in the ⁠Mexican border ⁠city of Tijuana for their three World Cup group-stage matches, the first two in Los Angeles and the third in Seattle.

The Economic Times

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked days before tournament, says country's federation

Iran's allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, the country's football federation said Tuesday, in the latest controversy surrounding the Iranian squad as it prepares to play its group matches on US soil.

France 24

Iran says US has revoked World Cup 2026 ticket allocation in 'sabotage' attempt

Iran fans have been left stranded just days before the tournament begins

Evening Standard

Iran World Cup ticket row escalates as US accused of sabotaging fans and team

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FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see their team play. The World Cup begins Thursday. Iran's matches are scheduled in Los Angeles and Seattle. The federation calls the action contrary to international competition spirit. It questions…

The Economic Times

Iran says entire ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Iran’s football federation said its fans had already made plans to attend matches before the ticket allocation was pulled

The Independent UK

FIFA 2026: Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday

FIFA 2026: Iran's football team is set for its final World Cup warm-up match in Turkey. The squad will then depart for their tournament base in Mexico. Their participation in the World Cup has been a concern due to recent events. The team will play their matches in Mexico and…

The Economic Times

Football: Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns

Thousands gathered in Tehran for Iran's World Cup send-off. Players showcased their new kit and made patriotic statements. However, concerns linger about the team's entry into the United States for the tournament. Iran's FA is relying on FIFA to resolve visa issues. The team will train in Turkey before the…

The Economic Times

A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup

On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.

The Conversation

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

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