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Iran accuses USA of reducing World Cup ticket allocation for fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Iran accuses USA of reducing World Cup ticket allocation for fans

Summary

Iran has officially criticized the United States for restricting ticket allocations for its supporters ahead of the World Cup. The Iranian football federation stated that it can no longer provide tickets to its fans, blaming the United States for an unexpected reduction in its quota. FIFA rules allocate around 8% of seats for fans of the competing federations. Iran plans to face New Zealand on June 16 and Belgium on June 21 in Los Angeles, concluding the group stage against Egypt on June 27 in Seattle. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions affecting Iranian nationals' ability to attend matches.

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By the Numbers

•Iran claims U.S. has cut ticket allocation for World Cup fans.
•FIFA states about 8% of seats must go to each federation's fans.
•Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in group stage.
•Controversy exacerbates existing tensions between Iran and the U.S.

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