Iran plans to lodge a complaint with FIFA over U.S. travel restrictions affecting its World Cup participation, as the dispute centers on visa uncertainty and strict movement rules tied to matches played in the United States.
FIFA Complaint To Target US Travel Restrictions
The issue stems from requirements forcing the team to travel from its co-host base in Mexico to the United States for three group-stage matches within 24 hours of each game. The arrangement has raised concerns within the Iranian camp over preparation and recovery time.
On Friday, the Iranian federation said, "The Football Federation of Iran believes these restrictions are inconsistent with the principles of providing equal conditions for participating teams and may affect their technical preparation."
Disruption Hurt Tournament Preparation
