The Iranian soccer federation accused the United States of obstructing the presence of Iranian supporters. It remains unclear whether FIFA was involved.

TEHRAN: The Iran Football Federation is accusing the United States of “vindictive behavior” regarding the refusal of visas for managerial and administrative members of its World…

The Iran Football Federation accuses the United States of "vindictive behavior" after 14 managerial and administrative members were denied U.S. visas for upcoming World Cup…

IFF accuses US of 'discrimination' as 14 members of backroom staff face rejections