Iran 'Oppressed' at FIFA World Cup: Infantino's Visit Just Optics? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

17 June 2026, 8:45 PM IST

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign is once again being overshadowed by politics rather than football. Despite a recent peace deal between the United States and Iran, fresh controversy has erupted over travel restrictions, visa complications and FIFA's handling of the situation. Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has gone as far as calling his team 'the most oppressed' side at the World Cup, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino's visit to the Iranian dressing room has sparked debate over whether the governing body is offering real solutions or simply symbolic support. Rupha Ramani examines the growing tensions, the impact on Iran's players, and why politics continues to dominate the conversation at football's biggest tournament. First Sports | Rupha Ramani | Firstpost | Sports News
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