Iran Withdraws from 2026 World Cup Draw in Protest Over U.S. Visa Denials
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Tehran – In a significant diplomatic and sporting escalation, the Iranian Football Federation has announced it will boycott the official draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing “unsportsmanlike” and politically motivated visa denials by the United States for two members of its delegation. The decision, confirmed by Iranian football official Amir Mehdi Alavi, […]