Will Iran Play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

In unusual circumstances, the Iranian national team is heading to the United States to participate in the 2026 World Cup. -2026

Farewell ceremony for Iranian national football team to participate in the World Cup @YjcNewsChannel

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup The Aerospace Force Command said in a message to the national football team: "The zealous children of the Iranian national football team are the true support and good wishes of the dear Iranian nation, which accompany you on your path." News link Follow IRNA news on Yes | Rubika | Soroush Plus | ETA | Jahan @IRNA_1313

"Despite the US president's attempts to prevent him from participating, the Iranian national football team arrives at Revolution Square in Tehran before traveling to participate in the World Cup." Al-Mayadeen's correspondent in Tehran, Ahmed Taha @ahmadtaha_at

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi on the departure of the Iranian national football team to the World Cup

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup IRGC Aerospace Force Command: Zealous children of the Iranian national football team; true support and the good wishes of the dear Iranian nation are upon you. May the memory of Martyr Salami be honored, who advised: "If you want to win the cup, play as a team. We are all the team of the Iranian nation." nournews.ir @Nournews_IR

Majid Mousavi, Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Aerospace Force, wrote in a message to send off the national football team to the World Cup: "If you want to win the cup, play as a team."

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup IRGC Aerospace Force Command: The zealous sons of the Iranian national football team; true support and the good wishes of the dear Iranian nation accompany you on your path. May the memory of Martyr Salami be honored, who advised: "If you want to win the cup, play as a team. We are all the team of the Iranian nation." mehrnews.com @Mehrnews

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup IRGC Aerospace Force Command: The zealous sons of the Iranian national football team; the true support is the good wishes of the dear Iranian nation, which accompany you on your path. May the memory of the honorable martyr Salami be remembered, who advised: If you want to win the cup, play as a team. We are all the team of the Iranian nation. @isna94

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup IRGC Aerospace Force Command: Zealous children of the Iranian national football team; true support is the good wishes of the dear Iranian nation, which accompany you on your path. May the memory of Martyr Salami be honored, who advised: If you want to win the cup, play as a team. We are all the team of the Iranian nation.

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup @Farsna

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup IRGC Aerospace Force Command: Zealous children of the Iranian national football team; true support is the good wishes of the dear Iranian nation, which accompany you on your path. May the memory of Martyr Salami be honored, who advised: If you want to win the cup, play as a team. We are all the team of the Iranian nation. @YjcNewsChannel

Message from General Seyyed Majid Mousavi in sending off the Iranian national football team to the World Cup The IRGC Aerospace Force Command wrote: The zealous sons of the Iranian national football team; true support is the good wishes of the dear Iranian nation, which accompany you on your path. Long live the memory of Martyr Salami, who advised: If you want to win the cup, play as a team. Get the latest news: Site | Ita | Yes | Rubika | Soroush Plus @snntv

President @drpezeshkian tells national team: ‘Give your all for the country’s honor’ at World Cup • •

Iran announces its participation in the US World Cup, setting conditions for FIFA and host countries, including visas for those who served in the Revolutionary Guard and guarantees of respect for the flag and anthem.

Iran announces its participation in the US World Cup, setting conditions for FIFA and host countries, including visas for those who served in the Revolutionary Guard and guarantees of respect for the flag and anthem.

Fifa President Wishes Iran Well for 2026 World Cup • • Fifa president Gianni Infantino has extended his best wishes to the Iranian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

FIFA President welcomes the national team's participation in the World Cup Infantino wrote in his post, publishing photos of the Iranian team and his meeting with Mehdi Taj: "I wish the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance at the World Cup." Mean on social networks @mizanplus

FIFA President welcomes the national team's participation in the World Cup Infantino wrote in his post, publishing photos of the Iranian team and his meeting with Mehdi Taj: "I wish the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance at the World Cup. nournews.ir @Nournews_IR

FIFA President's post for Iran in the World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the Iranian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup by posting on his official page and wrote: I wish the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance at the World Cup. Get the latest news: Site | Ita | Yes | Rubika | Soroush Plus @snntv

FWD from ISNA Sports: FIFA President's Post for Iran in World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the Iranian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup by posting on his official page and wrote: I wish the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance at the World Cup. @SportIsna @isna94

FIFA President welcomes national team's participation in World Cup Infantino wrote in his post, publishing photos of the Iranian team and his meeting with Mehdi Taj: "I wish the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance at the World Cup." @YjcNewsChannel

The FIFA president reacted to the Iranian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup and published a message on his page, wishing the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance in the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA President's post for Iran in the World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacted to the Iranian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup by publishing a post on his official page and wrote: "I wish the Iranian national team success in its fourth consecutive appearance in the World Cup." #football @TasnimNews

Iran urges that players and team be granted visas without obstacles, confirming its participation in the 2026 World Cup. The event:

Iran urges players and team to be granted visas without obstacles, confirming its participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Iran has issued a 10-point ultimatum to participate in the World Cup due to visa and security issues, Goal reports. Among the requirements: issuing visas and respect for team personnel, the flag and the national anthem during the tournament, high security at airports, hotels and on routes to stadiums. Iran also demands that visa problems be prevented for footballers who have completed their compulsory military service. On April 30, FIFA President Gianni Infantino cleared Iran for the 2026 World Cup. Donald Trump said he was not opposed to Iran's participation in the World Cup, "since Infantino said so." More IZ RU news in MAX

Iran’s football federation has said the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup that begins in June

Iran sets strict conditions - but announced that it will participate in the 2026 World Cup: The chairman of the Iranian Football Association issued a statement in which he approved the team's participation in the games in the United States, but added that he demands the issuance of visas for the entire team, respect for the team's staff, the national flag and the anthem during the tournament, as well as increased security at airports, hotels and on the roads to the stadiums where the team will play (Ben Goldfriend)

Iran's football federation said on Saturday that the men's national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war. •

Iran’s football federation says that the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demands that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war. • •

Iran officially announced: We will participate in the World Cup - under conditions @lianwildau @ishayb2003

Ben Goldfreund Iran sets strict conditions - but officially announced that it will participate in the 2026 World Cup: The chairman of the Iranian Football Association issued a statement in which he approved the team's participation in the games in the United States, but added that he demands the issuance of visas, respect for the team's team, the national flag and the anthem during the tournament, as well as increased security at airports, hotels and on the roads to the stadiums where the team will play.

Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions

Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions

Iranian Football Federation: We will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup The Football Federation's media reacted to the national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup. The national team has succeeded in qualifying for the World Cup with strength, authority, and competence, and no outside power can deprive Iran of participating in a cup to which it has qualified with merit. However, Iran's position is clear; we will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the host must take our concerns into account. News link Follow IRNA news on Yes | Rubika | Soroush Plus | ETA | Jahan @IRNA_1313

The official newspaper of the Football Federation, in an editorial titled "Iran's clear position on participating in the World Cup": The national team has succeeded in qualifying for the World Cup with strength, authority, and competence, and no outside power can deprive Iran of participating in a cup to which it has qualified with merit. However, Iran's position is clear; we will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the host must take our concerns into account. @SportIsna @isna94

The Iranian Football Federation announced that the national football team will participate in the 2026 World Cup.

Football Federation: We will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup. The national team has succeeded in qualifying for the World Cup with its strength, authority, and competence, and no outside power can deprive Iran of its participation in a tournament it has deservedly qualified for. However, Iran's position is clear; 1/5

‌ Football Federation: We will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup The national team has succeeded in qualifying for the World Cup with strength, authority, and competence, and no outside power can deprive Iran of participating in a cup to which it has qualified with merit. However, Iran's position is clear; we will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the host must take our concerns into account. If the host of the World Cup has not learned the customs of hosting, we will teach them in another language, just as the Iranian football delegation to Canada authoritatively demonstrated Iranian clarity in decision-making and not backing down from national beliefs. The World Cup is the same; a tournament in which we participate but without the slightest retreat from our beliefs, culture, and convictions. The battle is on the football field, and if the host intends to enter the battle in other areas, it would be better to learn from the experience of the 52 days of endurance of the Iranian lions and lionesses against unmanly and criminal attacks, because the final 26 players on the Qaleh Nooyi list are of the same generation and lineage. @Farsna [in reply to: Taj: We will go to the World Cup if FIFA guarantees it @Sportfars]

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that its football team intended to compete at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico, despite ongoing conflict with the US. • • Speaking to journalists, spokesperson Esmail Bagahei joked that the team was not heading to the US only ‘for travel’ and called on FIFA to hold the US to its responsibilities as a host nation to ‘provide necessary facilities without political considerations or motives.’ • • #FIFA #WorldCup2026 #USA #Iran #Canada #Mexico

Iran’s football federation chief Mehdi Taj said the country will take part in the upcoming World Cup in North America, saying that the tournament’s host is FIFA rather than the United States or President Donald Trump. • • Speaking to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, Taj said Iran would participate as long as it is treated appropriately, adding that any insult toward Iranian military institutions could create complications for the team’s participation.

Naming the national team's convoy in the World Cup as "Minab 168" The meeting of the FIFA World Cup Cultural Committee, chaired by Hojjatoleslam Walmuslimin Hassankhani, Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports Development, was held with the aim of introducing and promoting the country's culture, history, and national identity to the international community. In this meeting, Hojjatoleslam Hassankhani announced that the national football team's convoy will be present at the World Cup under the name "Minab 168". In this meeting, cultural measures during the World Cup competitions were discussed and exchanged. The preparation of a cultural package including fan items, the announcement of the name of the Iranian convoy called "Minab 168", the production of content using the capacity of cyberspace, the review of the national team anthem, and the formation of a special fan working group for the World Cup were among the topics raised in this meeting. @mehrnews