Mehdi Taj demands US respect Iran's military institutions over World Cup entry

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 6

The Iranian FA chief said guarantees were needed for matches in California and Seattle after Marco Rubio said IRGC affiliates would be barred from entering the United States.
Taj warned insults to the Revolutionary Guard could trigger problems similar to his aborted trip to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, where Canada cancelled his visa mid-flight.
The dispute adds tension before the 2026 World Cup, after reports a Trump envoy suggested to FIFA that Italy replace Iran at the US-hosted tournament.

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