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Shafaq News-
Tehran
Iran’s football
federation is preparing to file an official complaint with FIFA over
restrictions affecting the national team’s travel arrangements during the 2026
World Cup, arguing that the measures violate the principle of equal treatment
among participating teams.
The complaint
focuses on Iran’s Group G match against Belgium on June 21 in Los Angeles. The
Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) stated that
organizers rejected a request to arrive two days before kickoff, allowing the
squad to enter the city only 24 hours before the match.
The controversy
follows Iran’s opening Group G draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles, after
which the team was required to return immediately to its base in Tijuana,
Mexico, rather than remain in the city for a recovery session.
Head coach Amir
Ghalenoei later labeled his side “the most oppressed” team at the tournament,
while captain Mehdi Taremi called the situation “a disaster.”