Iran To Skip World Cup Draw In Washington Over U.S. Visa Refusal
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Iran announced a boycott of the event in Washington because its officials faced visa obstacles that go beyond sports considerations.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.
The agency quoted Iranian soccer federation spokesman Amir-Mahdi Alavi as saying that officials faced visa obstacles that go beyond sports considerations.
There was no immediate comment from the White House.
Alavi said the federation had reached out to FIFA and hoped it could help resolve the issue.
Soccer’s ruling body didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment.
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