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Iran Criticises World Cup Organisers over Travel Restrictions

Summary by Middle East Eye
Iran criticises World Cup organisers over travel restrictions Iranian football federation secretary-general Hedayat Mombeyni has criticised World Cup organisers after Iran's request to enter the United States two days before its match against Belgium was reportedly rejected. Iran, which is based in Mexico during the tournament, had sought an earlier arrival in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's midday kick-off but said the request was turned down. "…

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Iran's head of the association is once again strongly critical of the FIFA because of restrictions on entry to Iran against his team. In addition: Public viewings are banned in Turkey. All news in the World Cup ticker.

·Dortmund, Germany
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The Iranian Football Federation (FFI) described this Saturday as a "dark spot" in the history of the World Cups the travel restrictions imposed by the United States on its selection, denouncing that the team will not be able to arrive in advance established by FIFA at the headquarters of its match against Belgium.

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Welt broke the news in Dortmund, Germany on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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