The Iranian Football Federation has officially confirmed that the Iran national football team will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made on Saturday through Iran’s official state media, signaling the country’s full commitment to competing in the world’s biggest football tournament.
According to reports from Iranian media outlets, the federation stated that all major visa procedures related to the tournament have already been completed. Officials also confirmed that Iran successfully secured qualification for the World Cup through its performances during the qualification stage and is now fully focused on preparation for the competition.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 12 to July 20 and will feature matches across multiple cities in North America. Iran is expected to play several high-profile matches during the tournament, including games against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Belgium, and Egypt in Seattle.
Iran Sets Conditions for World Cup Participation
Reports from Iranian news agency ISNA revealed that the Iranian Football Federation has outlined 10 important conditions regarding the team’s participation in the tournament.
One of the federation’s main requests is a guarantee that all Iranian players, coaches, and technical staff will receive visas smoothly without delays or complications. The federation also asked for assurances that team members will not face excessive questioning from United States immigration authorities while entering the country.
In addition, Iran has requested easier visa access for journalists and Iranian supporters planning to travel to the World Cup to support the national team. The federation also emphasized the importance of strong security arrangements at airports, hotels, transportation routes, and stadiums throughout the tournament.
Another request involves stadium regulations, with Iran asking organizers to allow only the country’s official national flag inside the venues during matches. The federation also reportedly requested guarantees that Iran’s national anthem will be played without interruption before games.
Focus Remains on Football and Preparation
The Iranian Football Federation stated that the national team’s main focus remains on football and preparing for the challenges of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team officials are continuing training programs and strategic preparations to ensure Iran can compete strongly against some of the world’s best national teams.
With the tournament approaching, Iran’s confirmation adds more excitement to the growing anticipation surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to become one of the biggest editions in football history.
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