Trump's World Cup chief opens the door to new Iran 'discussions' after team's furious complaints about 'oppressive' travel restrictions

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• Alamy Stock Photo 2026 world cup Spokesman says request to fly into US two days before next match was turned down.

  according to TheJournal.ie

• And they’ll be able to do that again in Los Angeles.” He added that the procedure would be the same for Iran’s final group game against Egypt in Seattle on 26 June.

  according to TheJournal.ie

• Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.

  according to Stuff

• The Iran will play its matches in the tournament while based in Mexico, one of the […] By Alaa Shamali

  according to The Canary

• St. George’s Crosses are a frequent sight at England game – but this one wasn’t allowed in… (Photo: John Little on Facebook) A group of football fans at the 2026 World Cup have been told by FIFA that they cannot display their England flag in stadiums – and the reasoning is bizarre to say the least.

  according to Metro

• The flag in question features the name and badge of local side Barrow A.F.C. as well as the silhouette of submarine, a homage to the Cumbrian town’s submarine and shipbuilding industry.

  according to Metro

• 'We will see how the 21st goes and see from there. [Iran] could continue on and qualify.

  according to Daily Mail +1

• So keep an eye on it.' Iran touched down in LA barely 24 hours before their opener against New Zealand.

  according to Daily Mail +1

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• But a spokesman for the Iranian federation said its request was turned down. “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the…

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