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Iran's national football team remains subject to US entry restrictions for the World Cup, despite a US-Iran framework deal signed on Wednesday, prompting Iran's football federation to file a formal complaint with FIFA on Thursday.
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Who
Iran's national football team, Iran's football federation (FFIRI), US officials, US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Andrew Giuliani, FIFA
What
Iran's national football team remains subject to US entry restrictions for the World Cup, despite a US-Iran framework deal signed on Wednesday, prompting Iran's football federation to file a formal complaint with FIFA on Thursday.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT · 1d 2h ago
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Why
The US-Iran framework deal, signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, made no mention of eased conditions for Iranian nationals, and US officials confirmed existing travel rules remain unchanged.
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The restrictions hinder Iran's team preparation for the World Cup, create diplomatic friction between the US and Iran, and challenge FIFA's stated requirement for host nations to guarantee a non-discriminatory visa environment.
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