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statements by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Iranian football officials have reaffirmed the country’s participation in the World Cup. [Infantino confirmed](/sports/2026/4/30/iran-confirmed-to-play-at-world-cup-according-by-fifa-chief-infantino) that Iran
Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup. "I'm an Italian native and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a US-hosted tournament. With four titles, they have
Iran says that the country’s institutions are fully prepared for its national football team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA [World Cup](/sports/2026/4/22/five-major-issues-affecting-the-fifa-world-cup-with-50-days-to-go) in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In a statement made
World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. The delegation members, including Taj, turned back upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson airport despite holding valid visas, citing what was described as the “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, and statements from the Canadian government indicated that federation President Mehdi Taj was denied entry due to his alleged ties with the IRGC. “While
statement on Wednesday, however, Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said all necessary arrangements for the team’s participation in the tournament have been ensured by the Ministry of Sports and Youth. An envoy
statement on Wednesday, however, Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said all necessary arrangements for the team’s effective participation in the tournament have been ensured by the Ministry of Sports and Youth. An envoy
Iran's national team of its right to play in the World Cup under normal conditions and without undue pressure and stress," the post on X said. ### **Fans face travel restrictions** Fans come from
statements from the Canadian government indicated that Taj was denied entry due to his alleged ties with the IRGC. The incident triggered [fears that there may be issues](/sports/2026/5/6/us-must-not-insult-irgc-during-the-world-cup-irans-football-chief) for some of the Iranian delegation
statement to Al Jazeera, US Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar said the administration is “waiving visa bonds for qualified fans who bought World Cup tickets and opted in to FIFA PASS
statement. “We have taken strong action to hold the IRGC to account and will continue to do so, while protecting the safety of Canadians and upholding the integrity of our immigration system.” However, Canadian Foreign
Iran with Italy. FIFA has not confirmed the request, but had previously maintained the Iranian team had the [right to participate](/sports/2026/4/16/iran-has-to-come-to-the-us-for-the-world-cup-fifas-infantino-says). ## ‘Violent and unconstitutional immigration enforcement’ Several of the civil society groups’ warnings concerned
Iran. Together, those pressures are dampening demand for travel linked to the FIFA World Cup, threatening to undercut the economic boom that organisers and host cities once expected. “There’s less appetite to travel