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Iran delegation denied entry into the United States ahead of the 2026 World Cup Draw.
The build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken another political twist, with the United States reportedly denying entry to Iran’s football delegation ahead of the official tournament draw.
The World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, is set to stage its group-stage draw on 5 December 2025 in Washington D.C.
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The event will determine fixtures for the 48-team tournament, the largest in FIFA history.
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While excitement continues to build around the competition, particularly for the host nations, geopolitics has once again overshadowed preparations.
Iranian officials blocked
According to Morocco World News, U.S. authorities have denied visas to senior Iranian football officials, including federation president Mehdi Taj, national team coach Amir Ghalenoei, and seven other members of the Iranian Football Federation (FFI).
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“The list includes federation president Mehdi Taj, national-team coach Amir Ghalenoei, and seven other officials,” FFI spokesman Amir-Mehdi Alavi told reporters.
The FFI has since appealed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino to intervene and attempt to overturn the decision.
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Relations between the United States and Iran have been strained for decades, and visa restrictions on Iranians were further tightened under former U.S. president Donald Trump. Analysts suggest that the latest travel ban reflects ongoing political frictions, rather than sporting considerations.
Earlier this year, speculation grew that Iran’s participation in the World Cup itself could be under threat due to U.S. entry restrictions, though FIFA has insisted that qualified teams will not be excluded.
Broader Concerns Over 2026 Tournament
The controversy adds to a growing list of off-pitch issues ahead of the World Cup. President Trump recently declared that the U.S. would “block any attempt to ban Israel” from the tournament, a statement that has sparked heated debate in global football circles.
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With 11 of the 16 host cities located in the U.S., the visa and entry policy of the American government could significantly affect how the tournament is experienced by players, officials, and fans from nations with strained ties to Washington.