LOS ANGELES, CA – June 10, 2026 NCRI-US Conference and Exhibition Calls on FIFA to Expel the Iranian Regime Due to IRGC Control and Human Rights Violations. READ MORE …
Fox News, June 10, 2026. Iran allegedly used soccer clubs to spy on citizens, opposition group urges FIFA ban regime before World Cup: NCRI report alleges facial-recognition cameras, seat-by-seat ID mapping and security officials across Iranian clubs. READ MORE …
In an interview with Fox News: Iranian opposition officer reveals alleged plot by IRGC to weaponize the country’s soccer matches. National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)’s U.S. office’s Deputy Director Alireza Jafarzadeh reveals shocking soccer plot report to Fox News Digital. READ MORE…
Press Conference and Photo Exhibition – Los Angeles, June 10, 2026 at 11:00 PDT,
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NCRI‑US will host a press conference and photo exhibition in Los Angeles highlighting concerns over the treatment of athletes and the role of Iranian authorities in sports institutions. The event will feature testimony from former national team members and athletes, along with documented evidence and visual materials. Participants will call on FIFA to uphold its statutes and ensure that international sporting events are not used for political repression or propaganda. READ MORE …
Statement on Iran and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, June 2, 2026
The NCRI‑US Sports Commission has issued a detailed statement calling on FIFA to address the role of Iran’s ruling authorities in the context of the 2026 World Cup. The statement highlights concerns regarding the treatment of athletes, the integrity of sports institutions, and the broader implications for international competition. It urges global sports bodies to uphold their principles and ensure that major events are not used to legitimize repression. READ MORE …