U.S. Denies Iranian Delegation Entry to Attend World Cup Draw

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The 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, promises strong emotions, and not only in sports. If a few days ago Donald Trump, president of the United States, announced from the oval office that he could veto any of the venues in his country such as San Francisco or Seattle if he considered that they presented security problems, now it has been Iran that has denounced that the US president will not allow his de…

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The US has denied visas to the Iranian football delegation for the World Cup draw, despite an existing exemption for athletes. Tehran has turned to FIFA for mediation.

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According to the Iranian delegation, the U.S. is said to have refused entry to the World Cup draw in December. This was said by the spokesman of the Iranian Football Association (FFI), Amir-Mehdi Alawi, according to the daily newspaper "Shargh". Among others, the president of the association Mehdi Taj, head coach Amir Ghalenoei and seven other officials were affected. Now the association wants to try to revise the decision about FIFA President G…

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The Iranian delegation will not be allowed to attend the draw for the World Cup on December 5 in Washington.

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For a long time it has been feared that the participation of Iranian footballers in the World Cup could be difficult for political reasons. Now the first problem arises. For athletes there may be an exception. But now FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is in demand.

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According to the Iranian delegation, the USA is said to have refused entry to the World Cup draw.