Iran to Lodge Complaint With FIFA Over World Cup Restrictions

Posted on AllSides June 20, 2026

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The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America.

Iran wanted to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to the United States two days before their next match, against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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