FIFA cancels Iranian fan ticket quota; widespread concern ahead of World Cup

Kabul Times News | Abdolah Hamidi

The Iranian Football Federation has announced that the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has canceled the ticket quota allocated to Iranian fans just days before the start of the World Cup, a move that has sparked a wave of concern and dissatisfaction among football fans in Iran.

According to a report by the Iranian Football Federation, a number of fans who had previously planned to travel, obtain visas and attend the matches are now facing serious problems in attending the stadiums.

Iranian Football Federation officials described the decision as unexpected and said that in addition to creating problems for fans, the cancellation of ticket quotas has also had financial and planning implications.

Meanwhile, many fans have expressed concern on social media about the decision and have called for immediate clarification from FIFA.

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has not yet provided an official explanation for the reasons for the decision and its details.