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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
statement made by Fifa president Gianni Infantino last week where he said: "The Iranian team is coming, for sure." The FT reported Zampolli's plan was suggested to smooth things over between
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
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
statements from the Canadian government indicated that Taj was denied entry due to his alleged ties with the IRGC. “IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country,” the Canadian government
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. “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
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
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 while resorting to “dangerously exaggerated” statements to create an inaccurate picture of a US military triumph. ## **Video shows moment shooter tried to storm White House dinner** ![A still from security footage with a white