Iran still set to play at World Cup - Asian Football Confederation chief
Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains confirmed despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the team's ability to compete.
Iran's football federation negotiates with FIFA to relocate World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico citing security concerns for their players amid regional tensions.
Iran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
The AFC has not received official notification of Iran withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Iran's sports minister suggesting participation is impossible following recent geopolitical tensions.
Iran still set to play at World Cup - Asian Football Confederation chief
Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains confirmed despite geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the team's ability to compete.
'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at World Cup - Trump
Trump states Iran's football team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup but participation is inappropriate for their safety following US-Israel military strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader.