US Revokes Iran's World Cup Ticket Quota Amid Trump‑Era Tensions

The United States withdrew the 8 % ticket allocation reserved for Iranian supporters at the 2026 World Cup, a move the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) described as a formal revocation that leaves fans without access to tickets and adds to existing visa‑related hurdles. The decision was announced days before the tournament and has not been publicly addressed by U.S. officials or FIFA.

The ticket ban comes amid broader hostility from the Trump administration toward Iran and migrants, including threats of deportation for digital influencers and statements linking security to the upcoming tournament. Iran’s sports minister warned the national team might withdraw if anti‑Iranian symbols appear in U.S. stadiums, while the team has set up its training base in Tijuana, Mexico, to avoid further U.S. restrictions. No official response from either government has been issued.