Iran to boycott World Cup draw over visa issue
Summary
Iran plans to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in the United States because the US issued only four visas for their delegation, excluding important officials. The current stance of the Iranian Football Federation is that they will not attend unless all necessary visas are granted. This decision is influenced by the US's strict visa policies towards Iranians due to political reasons.Key Facts
- Iran plans to skip the World Cup draw in the US over visa issues.
- The US issued four visas to Iran's delegation, excluding Mehdi Taj, Iran's football federation president.
- The draw is scheduled in Washington DC on December 5.
- Iran has qualified for its seventh World Cup.
- The US has strict visa rules for Iranians for political and security reasons.
- US President Donald Trump signed an order banning nationals from 12 countries, including Iran, which can affect World Cup travel.
- Iran's football chief claims the visa issue has been politicized.
- FIFA has been informed by Iran about their stance on the issue.
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