Axios · 7 Jun 2026
Iran faces Trump's World Cup gauntlet
The U.S.-Iran war is forcing FIFA to navigate a diplomatic and logistical mess before the World Cup even kicks off Thursday.Why it matters: Iranians are largely banned from traveling to the U.S. right now, while Iran's national team will face an exhausting itinerary each time it plays on U.S. soil.Z
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The upcoming World Cup presents significant challenges for Iran due to U.S. travel restrictions and diplomatic tensions. This situation complicates FIFA's logistics and highlights the broader geopolitical issues affecting the region.
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