Iran Says US Pulled Its World Cup Ticket Allocation for Fans

The Iranian Football Federation has announced that its official ticket quota for the upcoming World Cup was unexpectedly withdrawn days before kick-off. Under FIFA rules, each country normally receives eight percent of stadium capacity for its matches, but Iran’s entire allocation has been pulled. Supporters who bought tickets through the federation’s website now face uncertainty. The federation described the move as unfair and urged FIFA and organisers to restore the allocation and uphold principles of equality and neutrality. Visa issues and training base relocations have already affected Iran’s preparations. The squad opens against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, then faces Belgium and Egypt in California and Washington state.

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