Iran, 2026 World Cup and Soccer Federation

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Iran’s Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked
Iran’s soccer federation said it has lost its ability to issue tickets for the 2026 World Cup just days before the event begins, affecting hundreds of fans who had already made plans to attend matches...

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Iran's football federation says its World Cup tickets revoked, while US denies entry to Somali referee
What FIFA boss said about Iran playing in 2026 World Cup
Trump on World Cup, visas: we're working to make sure right people come in
President ​Donald ‌Trump said ​on ​Wednesday that his ⁠administration ​is ​working to make ​sure “the ​right people” come ‌into ⁠the United States ​for ​the ⁠World ​Cup.

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The World Cup visa mess has its roots in Gianni Infantino’s cosiness to President Trump
Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorised flags or slogans
The Iranian team has also faced organisational ​challenges, with Iran’s football federation saying its ticket allocation was ​withdrawn days ⁠before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already ...

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Iran allegedly used soccer clubs to spy on citizens, opposition group urges FIFA to ban team before World Cup
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup was withdrawn days before tournament
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International Chess Federation suspends Russia for holding events in occupied Ukraine

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has temporarily suspended the membership of the Chess Federation of Russia. The decision was announced on FIDE’s website.

Soccer-Senegal's federation explains viral airport security footage ahead of World Cup

June 10 (Reuters) - Senegal's football federation (FSF) moved on Tuesday to explain social media footage showing their World Cup squad undergoing security checks on an airport tarmac, after the images prompted accusations of discriminatory treatment.
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Federation Entertainment Launches U.S. Management & Production Company Animal Federation With ‘Money Heist’ & ‘The Commuter’ Execs

EXCLUSIVE: Major European indie Federation Entertainment is getting into the American market by launching a Los Angeles-based management and production company with a trio of top-tier executives. Animal Federation will act as a subsidiary of Paris-based ...