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Rubio Bars Iran-Linked Fans from World Cup Delegation

Published June 2, 2026 · Updated June 2, 2026 · NRK

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Iranians with ties to the Revolutionary Guard will be excluded from entering the country with the US delegation for the World Cup.

Rubio stated that while the Iranian national team and support staff will be allowed, anyone known to have no connection to sports but links to the Revolutionary Guard will be blocked. He emphasized the US will monitor the situation closely, noting that Iran will base in Mexico but play games in the USA. hilogame.news

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