18 days to the World Cup: When Iran knocked the U.S. out of France '98
The politically charged backdrop didn't matter to the players. They were focused on advancing.
Iran's World Cup team lands in Turkey for visa scramble as fears grow US could block their tournament entry
Iran's first game is scheduled to take place against New Zealand in Los Angeles in less than a month but the squad are still waiting for visas to the US.
Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Türkiye: media
The Iran team will head to Türkiye for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.
FIFA To Reassure Iran Over World Cup Participation Concerns
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to offer reassurance over Iran's participation in the World Cup, amidst concerns raised by recent geopolitical tensions and visa issues.
Source: FIFA to meet Iranian soccer officials to discuss World Cup on Saturday
FIFA's chief is set to meet officials from Iran's Football Federation in Istanbul, where he is expected to offer 'reassurance' over the Islamic Republic's participation in the 2026 World Cup, although some of its players are allegedly IRGC members
FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions. FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul on Sat…
Mourinho: Iran deserve World Cup place, Materazzi ‘might get mad’ at my Zidane claim
José Mourinho insists Iran deserve to play at the World Cup, which Portugal can win, and feels Zinedine Zidane embodied the concept of elegance: 'Marco
Iran demands conditions for World Cup participation
Iran’s football federation confirms participation in the 2026 World Cup but demands hosts US, Mexico, and Canada agree to conditions amid political tension Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-demands-conditions-for-world-cup-participation/
Ex-Olympics security boss warns Iranian ‘sleeper cells’ likely plotting World Cup attack
The man who ran security at both the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Games -- where a bomber killed two and wounded more than 100 -- is warning that Iranian "sleeper cells" are likely plotting attacks during next month's World Cup, as federal o…
Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’
Iran's presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched war on the country.