Iran Fans Left in the Lurch as Ticket Allocation Pulled Days Before World Cup Kickoff

Just days ahead of their opening Group G fixture against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's football federation has announced that their ticket allocation has been rescinded. The decision leaves thousands of Iranian fans who had already booked travel in the lurch, unable to attend the World Cup matches in person. The federation expressed outrage, stating that the sudden withdrawal 'raises questions about the interference of non-sporting considerations.' Iran's campaign kicks off on June 15 at t...