Iran Football Federation Files Official Complaint Against FIFA Over Travel Issues
伊朗足球協會就行程問題向 FIFA 提出正式申訴
Introduction
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has announced that it will file a formal complaint with FIFA. The federation is protesting the strict travel and visa rules placed on the national team during the 2026 World Cup.
伊朗伊斯蘭共和國足球協會（FFIRI）宣布將向 FIFA 提交正式申訴。該協會對 2026 年世界盃期間國家隊面臨的嚴格行程與簽證規定表示抗議。
Main Body
These logistical problems are caused by political tensions between the United States and Iran. Although President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian recently signed a peace agreement, travel restrictions remain in place. Consequently, the Iranian team had to move its main training camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico. Furthermore, several important support staff members were denied visas to enter the U.S., and the federation reported that some of their tickets were cancelled before the tournament started.
這些物流問題是由於美國與伊朗之間的政治緊張局勢引起的。雖然川普總統與佩澤什基安總統最近簽署了和平協議，但旅行限制依然存在。因此，伊朗隊不得不將主要訓練營從亞利桑那州移至墨西哥的蒂華納。此外，幾位重要的後勤人員被拒絕發放美國簽證，且協會報告稱部分機票在賽事開始前就被取消了。
The FFIRI emphasizes that the visa rules from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are too strict. These rules require the team to enter the U.S. only one day before a match and leave on the same evening. The federation asserts that these conditions are unfair compared to other teams. For example, after a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, the team had to leave Los Angeles within three hours, which meant they could not have necessary recovery sessions.
FFIRI 強調美國國土安全部的簽證規定過於嚴格。這些規定要求球隊僅能在比賽前一天進入美國，並在當晚離開。協會主張，與其他球隊相比，這些條件是不公平的。例如，在與紐西蘭隊打成 2-2 平手後，球隊必須在三小時內離開洛杉磯，這意味著他們無法進行必要的恢復訓練。
Despite requests to arrive two days before their match against Belgium to prepare and adjust to the environment, U.S. authorities refused to change the rules. Andrew Giuliani, representing the White House FIFA Task Force, stated that these terms were agreed upon in advance and follow FIFA guidelines. However, head coach Amir Ghalenoei described his team as the most mistreated group in the competition. While FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited the team, the restrictions continue as they prepare for matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
儘管球隊要求在對比利時隊的比賽前兩天到達，以便準備並適應環境，但美國當局拒絕更改規定。代表白宮 FIFA 特別工作組的 Andrew Giuliani 表示，這些條款是事先商定且符合 FIFA 指南的。然而，總教練 Amir Ghalenoei 將他的球隊描述為本次賽事中受待遇最差的隊伍。雖然 FIFA 主席 Infantino 訪問了球隊，但在他們準備洛杉磯與西雅圖的比賽期間，限制依然存在。
Conclusion
The Iranian national team is continuing its training in Mexico while seeking a formal solution through FIFA to reduce the impact of these travel restrictions.
伊朗國家隊繼續在墨西哥進行訓練，同時尋求透過 FIFA 找到正式解決方案，以減輕這些旅行限制帶來的影響。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'B2 Logic' Shift: Connecting Your Ideas
At an A2 level, you usually write short, separate sentences: "The US rules are strict. The team had to move to Mexico."
To reach B2, you must stop using separate sentences and start using Connectors (Transition Words) to show the relationship between ideas. This makes your English sound professional and fluid.
🔍 Analysis from the Text
Look at how the article glues ideas together using these specific tools:
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The Result Tool
Consequently- Text: "...travel restrictions remain in place. Consequently, the Iranian team had to move..."
- B2 Secret: Instead of saying "So," use Consequently to show a formal cause-and-effect relationship.
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The 'Adding More' Tool
Furthermore- Text: "...move its main training camp... Furthermore, several important support staff members were denied visas..."
- B2 Secret: Instead of "And" or "Also," use Furthermore when you are adding a second, more serious point to an argument.
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The Conflict Tool
Despite- Text: "Despite requests to arrive two days before... U.S. authorities refused..."
- B2 Secret: This is a high-level move. Despite allows you to acknowledge one fact (the request) while emphasizing that the result was the opposite (the refusal).
🛠️ Upgrade Your Vocabulary
Stop using "say" or "think." The text uses Reporting Verbs to sound more precise:
- Asserts (To say something strongly/confidently)
- Emphasizes (To show that a specific point is very important)
- Reported (To give a formal account of something that happened)
Pro Tip: When you describe a problem in a B2 exam, don't just say "The rules are bad." Use the structure: "The federation emphasizes that the rules are too strict; consequently, the players cannot recover properly."