Why did Iran initially boycott the World Cup draw ceremony?

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Iran Initially Planned to Boycott World Cup Draw Over Visa Denials

Iran initially intended to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony due to the United States' refusal to grant visas to several members of its delegation. The Iranian Football Federation president, Mehdi Taj, characterized the US decision as "purely political." However, Iran later reversed this stance and announced it would send representatives, including head coach Amir Ghalenoei.

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