Iran’s team is preparing for the FIFA World Cup but may not travel to the tournament, Sport Minister Donyamali says.

More than a month after Iran raised the possibility of withdrawing from the World Cup over concerns about the team's security ...

GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States. Iran’s ...

The spokesperson said he hoped FIFA would ensure the measures. The president of Iran’s Football Federation Mehdi Taj said ...

Questions had been raised over Iran’s involvement in the international soccer tournament due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war ...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is confident Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite geopolitical tensions putting the team's participation in doubt. "The Iranian team is coming, for sure.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national team that it cannot play.

Mehdi Taj says they expect guarantees that they wouldn't face entry restrictions, similar to their recent entry denial to ...

Iran's foreign minister confirmed Wednesday, the country's soccer team will participate in FIFA World Cup 2026. Iran has 3 matches scheduled to take place in the U.S., including one against Egypt in ...

Iran will be participating in the 2026 World Cup and will play in the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in ...

Iran to play at FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms participation despite political ...

Qualifying for the World Cup, the world’s biggest sporting spectacle, is borderline sacred. A suggestion from a Trump envoy on how to get Italy in is embarrassing.