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World Cup participation Iran says that the country’s institutions are fully prepared for its national football team’s participation in the 2026
Iran’s World Cup 2026 kit was also unveiled at the event, following which the team will travel to Turkiye to continue their preparations at a training camp. “This is the best sendoff
Iran's national football team players and members of their delegation leave the US Embassy in Ankara after submitting their visa applications ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on May 21, 2026. The Iranian
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. “If Gianni said
World Cup preparation plans; it was tangible and personal, as thousands across the country were killed by missile attacks. It was the US bombing Azadi Stadium, home to several local matches and where the national
prepared to respond to any escalation. Separately, Israel says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a “secret” visit to the United Arab Emirates during the war on Iran, where he met the UAE president, according
2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia in Mexico, the location of their first ever appearance on the global stage back in 1986.** Karim Allawi was a player 40 years ago as the Lions of Mesopotamia
Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, on May 7, 2026. In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers. In Washington, President Donald Trump threatens nothing less than "complete victory" will suffice
Iran, New Zealand Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan Group K: Portugal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia Group L: England
preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, is the biggest in the competition’s history. The 23rd
Iran and Haiti, though World Cup players, coaches and other support personnel are exempt. Travelers from Ivory Coast and Senegal, face partial restrictions under an expanded version of that travel ban, even without the visa
2026-1776670778](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-How-teams-are-group-World-Cup-2026-1776670778.png?quality=80) Speculation about Iran’s participation has been rife, with officials from both Iran and the US weighing in. In a statement on Wednesday, however, Iran’s government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani
2026 World Cup was not for the faint-hearted. The Lions of Mesopotamia were the final country to secure their spot at this summer’s tournament, after a gruelling qualification campaign that saw them play
football players, and we have to play, practise, and prepare ourselves for the competitions we have ahead,” the Abu Dhabi-based player said in Farsi. “On the other hand, we know that our people have
Iran, one of Asia’s strongest sides, will face New Zealand, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, raising the likelihood of a mismatch that offers little competitive intrigue for the average football fan. Elsewhere
2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress? A record 48 teams will contest this summer’s World Cup, with 12 groups making up the first stage of the tournament. Twelve seeded teams are spread
Iran (June 15, Los Angeles), Egypt (June 21, Vancouver), Belgium (June 26, Vancouver) The Kiwis join Switzerland as one of two teams in San Diego as they return to the World Cup for the first
football World Cup has returned to the country after three decades; the White House is preparing for a UFC bout to mark Trump’s 80th birthday on Sunday; then, he will fly to the French
preparing for two key pre-World Cup games in Atlanta against Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on Tuesday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2200x2200+430+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2Ff4%2F6781e8b44b849f35609741f26750%2Fusmnt-032701-9.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/28/nx-s1-5764272/world-cup-usmnt-us-soccer-belgium-portugal) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Does the U.S. have a chance
preparations." Concerns remain about the potential presence of [US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)](/news/articles/cp80ljjd5rwo) at stadiums, and how fans could be affected. With 48 hours still to go until the World Cup kicks