Iran Says World Cup Fan Tickets Revoked Days Before Tournament

10 Jun 2026

Iran's football federation says its allocation of supporter tickets for all three group games in the United States has been withdrawn just days before the World Cup, leaving fans who had already booked travel unable to attend. The federation called the move contrary to the spirit of the competition and urged FIFA to uphold neutrality and fairness. The dispute follows visa problems for some staff and a decision to move Iran's training base to Tijuana, Mexico. Iran open their campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.