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Iran Football Federation to Attend World Cup Draw Despite Visa Issues

12/4/2025

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On December 3, 2025, Iran Football Federation reversed its plan to boycott World Cup draw in Washington over visa issues.
The U.S. previously denied visas to several delegation members, including Mehdi Taj (federation president).
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei and others will attend the ceremony.
Taj criticized U.S. decision as political and urged FIFA to intervene, noting Iran qualified for seventh World Cup amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

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On December 3, 2025, Iran Football Federation reversed its plan to boycott World Cup draw in Washington over visa issues.
The U.S. previously denied visas to several delegation members, including Mehdi Taj (federation president).
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei and others will attend the ceremony.
Taj criticized U.S. decision as political and urged FIFA to intervene, noting Iran qualified for seventh World Cup amid ongoing tensions with the United States.