Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation
Summary
Iran says it is fully ready for its national football team to take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. Despite ongoing regional conflicts, Iran plans to play its group matches in the US, with the government ensuring all arrangements are in place for the team’s participation.Key Facts
- Iran’s Ministry of Youth and Sports confirmed all necessary preparations have been made for the team’s World Cup participation.
- The team will play three group matches in the US: two in Los Angeles and one in Seattle, with their training base in Tucson, Arizona.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran qualified for the tournament and is willing to compete despite the conflict involving the US and Israel.
- Iran initially considered boycotting or moving their matches from the US but FIFA rejected changing the venues.
- A ceasefire started on April 8 after weeks of conflict, with ongoing diplomatic efforts to maintain peace.
- US President Donald Trump welcomed Iran’s participation but expressed concerns about the safety of Iranian players in the US.
- The 2026 World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams and will run from June 11 to July 19.
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