Iran is accusing the United States of discriminatory treatment in connection with the World Cup, citing visa refusals for parts of Iran’s football delegation and the revocation of ticket allocations for Iranian supporters. Iranian officials say U.S. authorities denied entry visas to senior Football Federation personnel, including managerial and executive staff, technical advisers, and other support staff needed for the team’s operations. Iran’s embassy, in a post on X, links the denials to wider diplomatic friction and calls the action discriminatory and politically motivated, while also noting that visas were reportedly granted to players. Separate reporting also says Iran’s football federation claims the U.S. withdrew Iran’s ticket allocation for World Cup group-stage matches. Iran frames both issues as bureaucratic obstacles that limit participation by Iranian representatives and fans. The reports describe the developments as unfolding amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. No sources in the provided materials include a detailed U.S. response or explanation for the visa and ticket decisions.