Iran says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington after several delegation members were denied US visas, reportedly including federation president Mehdi Taj.
Some other officials, including coach Amir Ghalenoei, were reportedly granted visas for the December 5 draw. Taj has urged FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to intervene.
The dispute comes amid longstanding US–Iran tensions and a recent regional escalation that contributed to the collapse of nuclear talks.
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