The U.S. denied an Iranian delegation entry to attend the World Cup draw in the country, according to the spokesperson for the Iranian Football Federation (FFI), Amir-Mehdi Alawi.
Among those affected were FFI President Mehdi Taj, Head Coach Amir Ghalenoei, and seven other FFI officials, the spokesperson said, according to the daily newspaper Shargh.
The FFI is now hoping to persuade FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse the decision.
The spokesperson thinks Infantino will lift the prohibition within the next two weeks.
The World Cup draw will take place on December 5 in Washington.
There were already concerns about the immigration ban placed on Iranians by US President Donald Trump.
The ban might imperil Iran’s previously qualified national team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
According to sports experts, the team and the coaching staff themselves will probably have no problems in this regard, but some FFI officials, sports reporters and, in particular, the fans will.
The FFI therefore hopes that Iran’s matches will at least be held in Canada or Mexico and not in the US.
Iran and the U.S. have not had diplomatic relations for over 45 years and are considered political arch-enemies.
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