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  "path": "/global/2026/06/09/iran-2026-world-cup-fan-tickets/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T19:07:22.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "Global",
    "News",
    "football",
    "Iran",
    "Alaa Shamali"
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  "textContent": "Iran has suffered a fresh blow just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, after the Iranian Football Federation announced the withdrawal of its allocated share of fan tickets for its three World Cup matches. The move has sparked widespread controversy and led Tehran to question whether political considerations are influencing the organisation […]\n\nBy Alaa Shamali",
  "title": "Iran fans can’t watch team compete in 2026 World Cup"
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