The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reportedly become embroiled in controversy after Iran\u2019s Football Federation claimed that tickets allocated to Iranian fans were withdrawn just days before the start of the tournament.<\/p>\n
According to the federation, the decision could prevent many Iranian supporters from attending their national team\u2019s matches, despite already completing travel plans and other arrangements.<\/p>\n
In an official statement, the Iranian Football Federation said the ticket sales process for Iran\u2019s matches had already begun, but the allocated tickets suddenly became unavailable without prior notice.<\/p>\n
Iranian officials stated that several fans had trusted the official procedures and finalized travel plans, making the reported decision deeply disappointing for supporters hoping to watch their team in action.<\/p>\n
The federation described the move as being against the principles of international sports and equal treatment among participating nations, raising concerns that political factors may be influencing the organization of the tournament.<\/p>\n
Under FIFA World Cup regulations, each participating country is typically allocated around 8 percent of tickets for every match, which can then be distributed among fans at the federation\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n
However, the Iranian federation did not specify who was responsible for the alleged withdrawal of tickets, while urging FIFA to ensure neutrality, fairness, and compliance with tournament regulations.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, FIFA Secretary General Matthias Grafstr\u00f6m described his meeting with Iran Football Federation President Mehdi Taj as positive, saying FIFA would continue cooperation to provide a better environment for the team and its delegation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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