The United States revoked Iran’s allocated ticket quota for its three group-stage World Cup matches and denied visas to at least 15 members of the Iranian football federation, including team supervisor Mahdi Mohammad Nabi. The Iranian Football Federation has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA regarding travel restrictions and visa denials. According to thestandard.com.hk, player Mehdi Torabi was issued a single-entry visa that expired after Iran’s opening match against New Zealand, and the federation has taken steps to obtain a new visa for him to accompany the team in upcoming matches. FIFA President failed to deliver on promises to secure full access for the Iranian soccer federation to attend the team's three games in the United States, according to almonitor. The guardian reported that Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, was also denied a visa to travel to the United States for the World Cup. France24 reported that Iran’s team head coach said the team is being treated oppressively and that the team has faced restrictions, visa complications, and logistical disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East.