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The Iranian soccer federation says FIFA has cancelled ticket allocations for its games in the United States, citing political interference, while visa denials and financial sanctions threaten the participation of players, officials and fans.
A dispute between Iran’s soccer federation and FIFA over revoked ticket allocations for Iranian supporters has intensified diplomatic tensions, visa restrictions, and sanctions that jeopardize fan attendance and tournament stability.
The Iranian soccer federation says FIFA has pulled ticket allocations for its World Cup games in the United States, citing political pressure. At the same time, visa disputes have blocked a Somali referee, an Iraqi photographer and a national striker, raising broader concerns about access for fans and staff.
A dispute between Iran's football authority and FIFA has escalated over revoked ticket allocations for Iran's World Cup matches in the United States, raising questions about diplomatic interference and fan access.