US Cancels Iran's World Cup Tickets, Stranding Fans Days Before Tournament

The US has cancelled Iran's entire ticket allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced June 9, just before the tournament opens. Iranian supporters who already booked flights and obtained visas now face sudden disruption. The move reflects worsening US–Iran tensions over nuclear weapons and Middle East security. It raises a harder question: can FIFA stay neutral when host nations have deep geopolitical rivalries?