Iran, FIFA and United States authorities
19 June 2026
Iran will file an official complaint to FIFA over travel restrictions at the World Cup. The team say they can only enter the United States one day before matches and must leave on the same day after playing.
The Iranian federation says the limits damage preparation and create unequal conditions. United States officials say Iran agreed to the terms, while Iran remain based in Tijuana before group games against Belgium in Los Angeles and Egypt in Seattle.