Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters

Iran's football federation (FFIRI) announced on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, that the United States has revoked its allocated tickets for Iran's three FIFA World Cup group stage matches, accusing the US co-host of obstructing Iranian supporters' attendance. The move comes amid a bitter diplomatic dispute between the two countries, with fewer than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup. Iranian players and support staff had already arrived in Mexico after obtaining US visas, but the status of Iranian fans attending matches is now in serious doubt.