Tickets for Iran fans revoked, says federation

Iran's football federation announced on November 18, 2022, that its allocation of tickets for the group stage of the FIFA World Cup had been revoked. The federation stated that the decision came just days before the tournament's commencement. This revocation impacts the ability of Iranian fans to attend matches. The federation did not provide specific reasons for the revocation in its statement. The World Cup was scheduled to begin on November 20, 2022, with Iran's first match against England on November 21, 2022. The situation raises concerns about fan support for the national team during the competition.