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Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions
The Iran team are commuting from their tournament base in co-host Mexico for their group games in the U.S. due to visa uncertainties and the conflict with the U.S.
TL;DR
- Iran will file a complaint with FIFA regarding U.S. travel restrictions for the World Cup.
- The Iranian team is commuting from their base in Mexico for matches in the U.S. due to visa uncertainties.
- U.S. authorities require Iran to enter within 24 hours of a match and leave the same day.
- Iran's coach stated his team is the 'most oppressed' in the tournament due to these rules.
- The Football Federation of Iran believes the restrictions violate principles of equal conditions for participating teams.
- A U.S. official, Andrew Giuliani, expressed openness to renegotiating the terms of Iran's entry.
- The disruptions have already affected Iran's performance, including their draw against New Zealand.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated the measures are safety precautions agreed upon with Iran.