Iran football federation loses ticket allocation days before World Cup

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:38 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Iran football federation loses ticket allocation days before World Cup

Summary

Iran's football federation announced on June 9 that its ticket allocation for the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament begins on June 15. This decision affects Iranian supporters who had planned to attend their team's group matches, which include games in Los Angeles against New Zealand and Belgium, and a later match in Seattle against Egypt on June 26. The federation expressed concerns regarding interference from outside influences, stating they had already initiated the ticket sales process.

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Key Details

•Iran's ticket allocation pulled before World Cup start
•Fans unable to attend matches in Los Angeles and Seattle
•Group matches scheduled for June 15, 21, and 26
•Federation cites outside interference as a concern

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12:38 PMThe Guardian Sport — Iran federation says ticket allocation has been pulled days before start of World Cup

What they're saying

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Iran due to play group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle Federation says decision ‘raises questions about interference of non-sporting considerations’ Iran’s football federation said on Tuesday its ticket allocation had been pulled just days before the World Cup starts, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team’s matches. The World Cup begins on Thursday, with Iran playing their first two Group G games in Los Angeles, against New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June , and then facing Egypt in Seattle on 26 June. In a statement, the Iranian federation said it had already begun the ticket sales process for the matches but could no longer provide them to fans. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Reuters

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