Iran Insists FIFA, Not US, Is World Cup Host Amid Visa Tensions

The president of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has said football’s global governing body (FIFA) is the authority behind the 2026 World Cup, pushing back against rising political tension over Iran’s participation. Speaking to BBC Sport on Wednesday, Taj addressed concerns over travel restrictions and diplomatic friction ahead of the tournament, which will be […]

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