Iran to launch complaint to FIFA over US World Cup treatment
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Iran is set to lodge an official complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions that the country’s soccer team is facing at the 2026 World Cup.
Amir Ghalenoei, the head coach of Iran’s team, has said his players are “the most oppressed” at the tournament.
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The Iran team is allowed to fly into the U.S. one day before their matches, and must leave the country on the same day under the conditions of their visas.
On Friday, the Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) said: “The football federation of Iran believes that such restrictions are inconsistent with the principle of providing equal conditions for all participating teams and may negatively affect teams’ preparation processes.
“Consequently, the federation will formally express its dissatisfaction and lodge an official complaint with FIFA through the appropriate channels.”
Iran’s involvement in the World Cup was plagued with uncertainty this year amid the conflict with the U.S. But President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial peace deal aimed at ending the war this week.
Newsweek contacted FIFA for comment outside of normal business hours.
Iranian football players before their World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday.This is a developing story. More to follow.
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