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Visa problems faced by Iranian nationals over the weekend underscore the strained relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and the Trump administration. Despite Infantino's overtures, the U.S. has provided minimal assistance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Recent visa problems for Iran's World Cup team underscore tensions between FIFA and the Trump administration, despite public displays of cooperation. The U.S. has provided minimal assistance to FIFA, raising concerns about freedom of movement guarantees for tournaments.
Iran's football federation has announced that its ticket allocation for the World Cup group stage has been revoked just days before the tournament begins, raising concerns over fan attendance.