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Last Updated:June 21, 2026, 09:28 IST The U.S. says Iran’s World Cup travel restrictions remain in place for now, but officials will review the arrangement again before the team’s final Group A match against Egypt. (Credit: AP) Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, told Reuters that Iran’s…
Last Updated:June 01, 2026, 9:00 PM IST Sardar Azmoun is left out of Iran’s FIFA World Cup team amidst controversy, as Iran faces visa problems and shifts its training camp to Tijuana ahead of New Zealand game. Sardar Azmoun featured in Iran’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 2025 (Picture credit: AFP) Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun,…
Last Updated:May 15, 2026, 09:50 IST Iran warns politics threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup as US has not issued visas for Team Melli, officials seek FIFA guarantees and easier fingerprinting for players in Turkey FIFA World Cup trophy (AP) Iran’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been overshadowed by uncertainty over travel clearance…
Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 11:49 IST FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play at the 2026 World Cup in North America despite Middle East tensions, stressing sport should build bridges beyond politics US President Donald Trump joined by FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) holds the World Cup Trophy (AFP) Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that…
Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 6:18 PM IST Iran striker Sardar Azmoun faces reported expulsion after a controversial post, adding to growing uncertainty around the nation’s 2026 World Cup participation. Iran striker Sardar Azmoun (AFP) If things weren’t already tense around Iranian football, they just got a lot messier. One of the country’s biggest stars, Sardar…
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 07:36 IST Iran questions USA’s place at FIFA World Cup after Trump’s warning. Iran insists they qualified early and cannot be barred. Iran men’s football team have qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup (AP) The Iranian football federation has responded to American President Donald Trump’s ‘life and safety’ warning by questioning…