Iran's football federation lost its 8% World Cup 2026 ticket allocation on Tuesday evening, just two days before the tournament begins. The withdrawal impacts supporters who had already planned travel for Group G matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. The Iranian federation (FFIRI) stated the move is contrary to the spirit of international competition and the principle of equality.
Iran World Cup Ticket Allocation Withdrawn Before Start
The Iranian football federation reports that its official ticket allocation was pulled just days before the World Cup begins in North America. The decision leaves fans who already made travel plans unable to attend matches while FIFA states it is working to find compliant solutions for supporters.
