'Under no circumstances' can Iran play in World Cup, says minister
Iran are scheduled to play against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in the World Cup.
news.sky.comHere’s what’s occurred with Iran at the FIFA World Cup recently.
Illustration: Iran’s World Cup arc in 2026 has been characterized by an initial doubt fueled by geopolitical tensions, followed by formal assurances from FIFA and ongoing negotiations about visas and participation guarantees (as of May 2026).[2][5][3]
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Iran are scheduled to play against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in the World Cup.
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www.skysports.comFIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war.
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en.mehrnews.comIran is scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G. Two of the games are set for Los Angeles, one in Seattle. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.comIran are scheduled to play against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in the World Cup. The US president has said "I really don't care" if they compete.
news.sky.comIran’s participation has been the subject of uncertainty since the US and Israel launched airstrikes on the country on February 28.
news.stv.tvThe Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) has presented Fifa with 10 conditions for participation at the World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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