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participation at the World Cup. “We’ve had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran football association,” Grafstrom told the Reuters news
Iran’s Tasnim news agency on Thursday. “The decision will be made by the government and the Supreme National Security Council,” he added. Team Melli are scheduled to play all their World Cup games
World Cup, which US president Donald Trump’s envoy, Paolo Zampolli, has reportedly proposed to Fifa, is firstly not possible, and secondly not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes first
participation on Wednesday, saying the team will travel to the US “for sure”. While the US-Israel war on Iran is currently in the midst of a Pakistan-brokered two-week ceasefire, [officials in Iran
Iran’s national team from the football World Cup, dismissing speculation that Washington sought to block their participation. - **US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East:** The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived
news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings, real-time match results and schedules.* The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) will be represented
participate in the World Cup, despite him having a valid visa. Infantino called the turn of events “unfortunate”, without detailing the circumstances or sharing knowledge of any context behind the US decision. FIFA [removed Artan
participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said at the congress. “And the reason for that is very simple: we have
participation in the event in the US, Canada and Mexico has long been in doubt and, with the visa situation still up in the air, nothing can yet be fully guaranteed. “Well, to be honest
participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said. [Trump later said](/sports/2026/4/30/trumps-says-iran-can-play-at-world-cup-in-us-after-fifa-confirmation) he was “OK” with Iran playing in the country
participation in the tournament have been ensured by the Ministry of Sports and Youth. An envoy for Trump, though, has been quoted as suggesting that Italy, who have failed to qualify for the World Cup
news agency. Hassan said Salah would be fit for the World Cup, where Egypt face Belgium, New Zealand and Iran in Group G. Salah is no stranger to pre-World Cup blows, having injured
news of Somali referee Omar Artan’s journey to the World Cup—a milestone that inspired pride and optimism among Somali football fans—and the crushing realisation that he would not, in fact, be attending
news agency that the appeal had been filed on April 20. CAS has not yet announced the appeal and was not immediately available for comment outside business hours on Tuesday. FIFA was also not immediately
news conference. “I personally called the head of Homeland Security here for the LA region and what he stated is that there will be federal agents … because it’s going to take
News Agency reported on Wednesday that the delegation members, including federation President Mehdi Taj, Secretary-General Hedayat Mombeni and his deputy, Hamed Momeni, turned back upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson airport despite holding valid
news agency. Grass is being watered and cut to FIFA-regulation height to ensure that players don’t get any surprises when they take to the field in Los Angeles and Seattle, the venues
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
news. No [injury] complaints after the first match. "[We've had] one day of recovery and two good training sessions. We are ready to give it a push tomorrow - meaning more than 45 minutes. "Players
participating. On the other hand, because of the policies of the Trump administration, it looks more like a World Cup of exclusion than inclusion." Boykoff, who is also a former professional soccer player, told