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World Cup. In the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, there was no discussion at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress about Iran’s participation in the tournament or whether the team’s games should
team also faces the issue of planned protests by Iranian opposition activists in Los Angeles. Both Ghalenoei and Taremi emphasised that they are at the World Cup to represent all Iranians, at home and abroad
issues related to the 48-team World Cup – the largest ever tournament. ## Why did the Iranian delegation return from Canada? Iranian football officials [turned back upon arrival](/sports/2026/4/30/iran-football-officials-to-miss-fifa-congress-over-mistreatment-in-canada) at Toronto’s Pearson airport despite holding
Iran in March, Trump said it would not be “appropriate” for the Iranian team to participate in the World Cup, suggesting that they should stay away for “their own life and safety”. Subsequently, the Iranians
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
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
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
travel to Turkiye on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya, where they
travel to Mexico via Spain. Iran will play their last World Cup warm-up game against Mali on Thursday in Turkiye, where they have been training for the upcoming tournament since last month. The squad
issues around “racial profiling, around surveillance, around immigration enforcement are not going to affect this World Cup in the way that they have already done”. Although Artan returned home on Wednesday to a [hero
travel with the rest of the delegation but was expected to arrive later. She said Boye, however, had still not received a visa and would not attend. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada told Reuters
Football fans travelling to North America for the continent's first co-hosted World Cup will find three host countries who have endured a tense time. The tournament, which will take place across a sprawling
issues? How did we get here? And what is at stake? As the eyes of the footballing world focus on Mexico City before Thursday's opening match, the co-hosts provide a vivid snapshot
issue is particularly acute given the tournament’s cross-border nature. The expanded 48-team World Cup, cohosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, will require teams, officials and support staff to move repeatedly
travel restrictions imposed on them.** [Speaking after his side's 2-2 draw with New Zealand](/sport/football/live/c23yvpljjl9t) on Monday night, Ghalenoei said they had expected to stay in Los Angeles overnight and have a recovery
travel to Turkiye to continue their preparations at a training camp. “This is the best sendoff in the last four World Cup campaigns,” Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI
Football upstages politics as Iranians rally behind their team at World Cup **Los Angeles –** “I’m sure when we score a goal today, everyone will be cheering.” That was the prediction of Iranian fan Parsa
football spectacle. Under a policy launched in August of last year, citizens of [50 countries](/news/2026/3/18/us-to-require-up-to-15000-bond-for-visa-applicants-from-12-new-countries) had been required to post bonds to obtain a temporary US visa. The money is returned after a visitor
travel to the country for the tournament. Iran have already [moved their World Cup base to Mexico](/news/articles/c5yz3zdp3jqo) over concerns stemming from the country being at war with the United States. Of the 15 Iranian
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