Iran's national team is filing a formal complaint with FIFA after the United States denied their request to arrive two days ahead of their next World Cup match. The early arrival would have given the squad extra preparation time, but American authorities rejected the travel plan. According to Al Jazeera, Iran says the restriction puts them at a competitive disadvantage as part of broader complications affecting the Iranian delegation's tournament access.

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