Iran to Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw Over US Visa Denials
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Iran will not attend next week's 2026 World Cup draw. The country's football association announced the boycott after the United States refused visas for several members of its delegation.
The draw will determine the qualifying groups for the 2026 tournament. It is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C.
This action means Iranian officials will not participate in the event. The U.S. State Department has not yet commented on the specific visa denials.
The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.