US Revokes Iran's World Cup Tickets Days Before Tournament, Stranding Supporters

The United States has withdrawn Iran's entire ticket allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced June 9, days before the tournament begins. Iranian supporters who booked travel and secured visas now face disruption with no remedy. The revocation reflects escalating US–Iran tensions over nuclear and regional security issues, raising questions about whether FIFA can enforce its neutrality rules when host nations are geopolitical heavyweights.