Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 23 Jun 2026,Tuesday Sports
Iran’s football federation has criticised its FIFA World Cup 2026 travel schedule, arguing that strict travel restrictions are creating unfair conditions for the team. Based in Tijuana, Mexico, Iran must travel to US host cities only a day before matches and return immediately afterward, citing visa and security requirements linked to the recent conflict. Captain Mehdi Taremi and officials say the arrangement affects players physically and mentally, while the federation plans to raise the issue with FIFA. However, FIFA regulations generally require teams to arrive one day before matches and return after games. Iran remains the only participating nation operating under such additional restrictions. (PC: Times Now & X)
