Pakistan, June 10 -- Iran's football federation has claimed that its official ticket allocation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup has been withdrawn shortly before the tournament. The allegation has sparked concerns over fairness and fan access. It matters for supporters who had already planned travel to attend matches.

According to the federation, ticket distribution had already begun for Iran's group-stage matches. Officials said fans who purchased travel arrangements based on allocations are now facing uncertainty. The federation described the sudden change as deeply disappointing for supporters.

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