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Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Break Silence On Preparations, Protocols
The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States.
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Iran's World Cup Football Team Leaves For Turkey
The team's participation in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US which paused 40 days of war that began on February 28.
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Massive Update In Iran's Participation At World Cup, 'Constructive' Meeting With FIFA Takes Place
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Iran Will Play at the 2026 World Cup But Has Set 10 Demands
Iran's Football Federation confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions covering visas, security and national symbols for hosts USA, Canada and Mexico to address before June 11.
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Gianni Infantino Confirms Iran Will Play FIFA World Cup 2026 Games In United States
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver.
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"We May Not Let Them In": US Sends Warning To Iran Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation
US President Trump has no objection to Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup, but US officials require Iranian players to exclude individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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"Offended": Italy Blasts Donald Trump Administration's World Cup Proposal Amid Iran Conflict
Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday that "first of all, it's not possible. Secondly, it's not a good idea."
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Italy To Replace Iran At FIFA World Cup 2026? Donald Trump's Envoy Gives Radical Suggestion: "Would Be A Dream"
US president Donald Trump has reportedly received a suggestion to replace Iran with four-time winners Italy at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held later this year.
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Iran Keeps FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation Under Review Amid Security Concerns
Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, with the country's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirming that a final decision will depend on evolving security and political conditions.
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Iran Participating In World Cup, FIFA President Confirms
FIFA 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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Says Iran Will Participate In World Cup 'For Sure' Despite War
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
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"Iran Will Be At The World Cup, Everything Is Fine": FIFA Head Gianni Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.
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Iran Football Team Players Meet FIFA Head Gianni Infantino Before World Cup Warm-Up
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago.
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"Let's Shock The World": Iraq Seals Stunning FIFA World Cup Return After 40 Years
Iran coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Attends Iran Friendly In Turkey
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended a friendly in Turkey between Iran, whose participation in this year's World Cup is in doubt, and Costa Rica.
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Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026, Iran Break Silence On Preparations, Protocols
The Iranian football federation vice-president said Tuesday he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States.
-
Iran's World Cup Football Team Leaves For Turkey
The team's participation in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US which paused 40 days of war that began on February 28.
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Massive Update In Iran's Participation At World Cup, 'Constructive' Meeting With FIFA Takes Place
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Iran Will Play at the 2026 World Cup But Has Set 10 Demands
Iran's Football Federation confirms 2026 World Cup participation but sets 10 conditions covering visas, security and national symbols for hosts USA, Canada and Mexico to address before June 11.
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Gianni Infantino Confirms Iran Will Play FIFA World Cup 2026 Games In United States
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver.
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"We May Not Let Them In": US Sends Warning To Iran Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation
US President Trump has no objection to Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup, but US officials require Iranian players to exclude individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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"Offended": Italy Blasts Donald Trump Administration's World Cup Proposal Amid Iran Conflict
Italian officials pushed back hard at the suggestion, with Sports Minister Andrea Abodi saying Thursday that "first of all, it's not possible. Secondly, it's not a good idea."
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Italy To Replace Iran At FIFA World Cup 2026? Donald Trump's Envoy Gives Radical Suggestion: "Would Be A Dream"
US president Donald Trump has reportedly received a suggestion to replace Iran with four-time winners Italy at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held later this year.
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Iran Keeps FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation Under Review Amid Security Concerns
Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 remains uncertain, with the country's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirming that a final decision will depend on evolving security and political conditions.
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Iran Participating In World Cup, FIFA President Confirms
FIFA 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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Says Iran Will Participate In World Cup 'For Sure' Despite War
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
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"Iran Will Be At The World Cup, Everything Is Fine": FIFA Head Gianni Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.
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Iran Football Team Players Meet FIFA Head Gianni Infantino Before World Cup Warm-Up
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago.
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"Let's Shock The World": Iraq Seals Stunning FIFA World Cup Return After 40 Years
Iran coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Attends Iran Friendly In Turkey
FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended a friendly in Turkey between Iran, whose participation in this year's World Cup is in doubt, and Costa Rica.
