Iran Boycotts World Cup Draw After U.S. Denies Visas Under Trump Policy

Iran has announced it will boycott next week’s FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., saying the U.S. denied visas to multiple members of its delegation. The federation claims politics are driving the decision, as FIFA pushes for a new “FIFA Pass” system to ease entry while the U.S. maintains tougher rules for high-risk nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made it clear: a ticket isn’t a visa**.** And with Haiti fans denied special entry as well, World Cup diplomacy is heating up fast. **Sports or geopolitics what’s driving this showdown? Drop your view below.**