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Iran team operations chief slams FIFA’s ‘lack of coordination’ on visa issues

Mahdi Mohammad Nabi, Iran's World Cup team supervisor and one of the 15 Iranian soccer federation members denied visas to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup games, attends an interview with Reuters at a hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, on June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Aimee Melo

Iran team chief slams FIFA’s ‘lack of coordination’ on visa issues

Iran's players training on June 11 in Tijuana, Mexico.

Trump’s grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn

FILE PHOTO: Construction continues on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group A - South Korea v Czech Republic - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - June 11, 2026 Empty seats are seen in the stands during the match REUTERS/Paul Childs

FIFA and players’ union FIFPRO announce cooperation agreement

FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA President Gianni Infantino Press Conference - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 10, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the press conference REUTERS/Henry Romero

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row

FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaking to the media in Mexico City on June 10 - the eve of the 2026 World Cup.

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini files criminal, civil cases against FIFA, Infantino over 2015 saga

Former UEFA President Michel Platini leaving the tribunal after he was acquitted on corruption charges against him in Muttenz, Switzerland, March 25, 2025.

Norwegian FA confirms support for ethics complaint against FIFA chief Infantino

Jun 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the World Cup trophy while he speaks during the grand opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international broadcast center at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran’s FA ahead of World Cup

Iran FA president Mehdi Taj (right) meeting FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom in Istanbul on May 16.

FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on May 16, says source

General view as FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom addresses the world football governing body's 76th congress - at Vancouver Convention Centre in Canada on April 30, 2026.

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