Iran National Team Faces $1 Billion Lawsuit Against FIFA The Iran national team is facing a $1 billion lawsuit against FIFA. The lawsuit was filed by Lotfollah Kazem Afrasiabi, an Iranian-American citizen, due to a disallowed goal in the 2026 World Cup.
This lawsuit shows that the Iran national team is unhappy with FIFA's decisions in the 2026 World Cup. Iran's last match ended in a 1-1 draw against Egypt and they were eliminated from the tournament.
This lawsuit may become a major sports law case. FIFA will have to respond to the lawsuit and explain why they disallowed the Iran goal.
| Date | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Iran vs Uzbekistan | 0-0 |
| 2026-07-02 | Iran vs Egypt | 1-1 |
The Iran national team has had one win, three draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their last match against Egypt ended in a 1-1 draw.
