Iran to file complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions

Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium was denied.

The Football Federation of Iran has announced it will lodge an official complaint with FIFA, alleging 'inconsistent' treatment compared to their rivals at the ongoing World Cup

The Iranian team have been forced to set up their base in Mexico despite playing all their group games in the United States

Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup.

Iran are set to lodge an official complaint with FIFA due to the issues they have faced at the 2026 World Cup, they have confirmed in a statement. Their tournament kicked off in the United States against New Zealand but there have been several problems to contend with both before and after that match.

The team’s complaint comes amid the denial of their latest request to fly to the US two days before their next match.

Iran's World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday."Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance, Iran's national football team has once again encountered restrictions imposed by the organizers, affecting the implementation of its technical staff's plans," the spokesman said.