Sardar Azmoun left out as Iran announce World Cup 2026 squad
Sardar Azmoun was omitted from Iran’s preliminary World Cup squad after reported expulsion tied to perceived disloyalty and a controversial Instagram post.
Iran's US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran
Iran unveiled its World Cup 2026 kit and held a large Tehran sendoff rally as concerns persisted about US entry for the squad amid IRGC-related restrictions.
Amid US-Israel war on Iran, Arizona awaits Iranian team before World Cup
Tucson prepares Kino Sports Complex to host Iran’s World Cup team with security, facilities, and FIFA-compliant training conditions despite ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation
Iran will participate in the World Cup only after FIFA and hosts provide visa, security, and respect guarantees for the national team amid US and Canada entry restrictions.
Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address concerns'
Iran’s football federation says it will attend the 2026 World Cup only if joint hosts agree to 10 conditions on visas, respect, symbols, and security amid Middle East war.
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.