{"id":725279,"date":"2026-06-09T14:07:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/725279\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:07:18","slug":"iran-accuses-us-of-revoking-soccer-world-cup-ticket-allocation-for-supporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/725279\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran accuses US of revoking soccer World Cup ticket allocation for supporters"},"content":{"rendered":"

TEHRAN, Iran \u2014 Iran\u2019s soccer federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters.<\/p>\n

The US has presented a number of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran at the global soccer spectacle, including refusing to issue visas for some of its support staff, as the two countries remain at war after the US and Israel attacked the country in late February over the threat posed by its nuclear program.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup\u2026 the United States has once again acted to obstruct the presence of Iranian supporters at the stadiums hosting the national team\u2019s three group stage matches,\u201d the federation said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The Iranian football body said FIFA regulations dictate that it should be allocated eight percent of tickets for each match, which are given to participating federations for distribution to their supporters through official channels.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, Iran had already begun ticket sales for group stage matches against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt \u2014 all to be held in the US \u2014 after receiving its quota, with some fans having already made necessary arrangements.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHowever, in an unexpected move, the allocation granted to the Iranian Football Federation has been withdrawn, and under the current circumstances, the federation is unable to provide even a single ticket to supporters of the national team,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

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The federation described the move as \u201ccontrary to the spirit governing international competitions and the principle of equality among participating countries.\u201d<\/p>\n

It also called on FIFA and tournament organizers \u201cto uphold the principles of neutrality, fairness, and established regulations, to provide the necessary conditions for Iranian supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n

Neither FIFA nor US organizers have publicly commented on the Iranian accusation.<\/p>\n

The complaint is the latest dispute regarding Iran\u2019s participation in the World Cup, following visa issues<\/a> that Tehran says have prevented some 15 administrative and management staff in its delegation from entering the United States.<\/p>\n

Rising tensions also prompted Iran to announce that it was moving its World Cup training base to the Mexican border city of Tijuana rather than Tuscon, Arizona, as originally planned.<\/p>\n

Iran opens their campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, before facing Belgium in the same city on June 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.<\/p>\n

Fighting between the US and Iran came to a halt with a ceasefire on April 8. Negotiations for a deal have so far proved fruitless.<\/p>\n

Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.<\/p>\n


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