Iran Boycotts 2026 World Cup Draw Over Visa Denials
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Team Melli qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in March, guaranteeing a fourth successive appearance. Photo Mehr News Tehran ~ Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has announced it will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw scheduled for December 5 in Washington, DC, after the United States refused visas for several members of its delegation. FFIRI spokesperson Amir Mehdi Alavi said the decision followed internal discussions and...