Iran followers look on as Workforce Iran arrives at Tijuana for Fifa World Cup 2026, Tijuana Worldwide Airport, Tijuana, Mexico, June 7, 2026. — ReutersÂ
Iran’s soccer federation on Tuesday stated america has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group video games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters below the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row.
The US has introduced a variety of bureaucratic hurdles for Iran on the world soccer spectacle, together with refusing to challenge visas for a few of its help workers, as the 2 international locations stay at conflict after the US and Israel attacked the nation in late February.
“With less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup… the United States has once again acted to obstruct the presence of Iranian supporters at the stadiums hosting the national team´s three group stage matches,” the federation stated in an announcement.
The Iranian soccer physique stated Fifa laws dictate that it needs to be allotted 8% of tickets for every match, that are given to collaborating federations for distribution to their supporters via official channels.
In response to the assertion, Iran had already begun ticket gross sales for group stage matches towards New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt — all to be held within the US — after receiving its quota, with some followers having already made obligatory preparations.
“However, in an unexpected move, the allocation granted to the Iranian Football Federation has been withdrawn, and under the current circumstances, the federation is unable to provide even a single ticket to supporters of the national team,” it stated.
The federation described the transfer as “contrary to the spirit governing international competitions and the principle of equality among participating countries”.
It additionally referred to as on Fifa and event organisers “to uphold the principles of neutrality, fairness, and established regulations, to provide the necessary conditions for Iranian supporters”.
Neither Fifa nor US organisers have publicly commented on the Iranian accusation.
The criticism is the most recent dispute concerning Iran´s participation within the World Cup, following visa points that Tehran says have prevented some 15 administrative and administration workers in its delegation from coming into america.
Rising tensions additionally prompted Iran to announce that it was transferring its World Cup coaching base to the Mexican border metropolis of Tijuana relatively than Tuscon, Arizona, as initially deliberate.
Iran open their marketing campaign towards New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, earlier than dealing with Belgium in the identical metropolis on June 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
