Iran has accused the United States of "political interference in sport" after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Iranian embassy in Turkey stated that a "large" number of managerial and executive staff were denied entry, escalating discriminatory treatment. Iran's Football Federation plans to pursue the matter with FIFA, citing violations of its rules.

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Source: The Times of India