Iran National Football Team

Iran, 2026 World Cup and national football

Iran national team heads toward 2026 World Cup amid 'death to America' chants in Tehran

Supporters gathered in Tehran on Wednesday to send off Iran national football team ahead of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team

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US yet to issue FIFA World Cup visas for national team: Iran

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'Iran still waiting on World Cup visas'

Iran players are still waiting to be issued with visas for the World Cup, says Iranian FA president Medhi Taj.

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Iran's World Cup team feted at home with public farewell amid US visa fears

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FIFA meeting could decide Iran's World Cup fate with visas still a major issue

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Iran still waiting for US visas less than a month before World Cup

Farewell ceremony for Iran’s football team in Tehran on Wednesday, but US visas yet to be issued reports media.

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Iran begins FIFA World Cup preparations amid political, logistical concerns

Iran’s national football team will depart for Türkiye on Monday to begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the squad heads toward the tournament amid diplomatic and logistical concerns surrounding its participation in the event, co-hosted by the United Staets, Canada, and Mexico.

Iran says FIFA must ensure access to World Cup

The spokesperson said he hoped FIFA would ensure the measures. The president of Iran’s Football Federation Mehdi Taj said last week the Iranian national football team has qualified to participate in the World Cup and that it was their right to take part.

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Iran seizes assets of ex-football captain turned exiled critic

Ali Karimi, a former FC Bayern Munich player, has backed protests against Iran’s clerical rulers and voiced support for the monarchy toppled in the Islamic revolution.