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Last Updated:May 09, 2026, 4:09 PM IST Iranian Football Federation confirms 2026 FIFA World Cup participation, demands US hosts respect its beliefs, ensure visas. Iran men’s football team have qualified for 2026 FIFA World Cup (AP) The Iranian Football Federation has said that they will ‘definitely’ take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, but…
Last Updated:May 07, 2026, 1:15 PM IST Iran football chief Mehdi Taj seeks FIFA guarantees of respect in US after Canada denied him entry over IRGC links, warns may skip World Cup if visas and treatment are not assured Iran is marked absent at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver (AP) Iranian football chief Mehdi…
Last Updated:May 06, 2026, 2:15 PM IST Iran’s World Cup participation hangs in the balance as officials demand guarantees from FIFA over treatment in the U.S., following a tense diplomatic fallout in Canada. Iran’s Minister of Sport and Youth Masoud Soltanifar (C) meets with FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi…
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:April 13, 2026, 12:55 IST Italy faces World Cup lifeline as Iran’s participation is in doubt amidst US tensions, FIFA stance and political risks could open a late door for the Azzurri. Gianluigi Donnarumma reacts after being defeated during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification final football match against Bosnia (Picture credit: AFP)…
Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 08:39 IST Keisuke Honda’s US sponsor paused an ad deal after he expressed support for Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup amidst escalating Middle East conflict. Keisuke Honda’s US sponsorship deal has been deferred (Picture credit: AFP) Former Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda has revealed that a US sponsor has paused…