Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister
Summary
Iran’s government will decide if its national football team can safely play in the World Cup games held in the United States. The decision depends on whether the players’ safety can be guaranteed amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US.Key Facts
- Iran’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali said the government and the Supreme National Security Council will decide on the team’s World Cup participation.
- Iran’s team is scheduled to play all their 2026 World Cup matches in the US, one of the host countries along with Canada and Mexico.
- Tensions between Iran and the US, particularly after the US-Israeli war on Iran started in February, have raised concerns about player safety.
- Iran’s Football Federation asked FIFA to move the games out of the US, but FIFA refused due to logistical reasons.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino supports Iran’s participation and hopes for a peaceful situation by the tournament’s start.
- President Donald Trump previously said it might not be safe for the Iranian team to travel to the US for the World Cup.
- Iran’s team is training and preparing for the World Cup, with a training camp planned to start on May 10.
- Iran will play its group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle, facing New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
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