Iran has said it will play at the 2026 World Cup as a ‘concerned’ host World Cup 2026 news

Iran’s presence in the tournament has been uncertain since the US and Israel launched war on the country in February.

Iran’s football federation has announced that the men’s national team will take part in the tournament 2026 World Cup which begins in June, but he asked that the United States, Mexico and Canada accept the content of the Middle East conflict.

The Saturday call comes later Canada refused to enter to the head of the organization last month before the FIFA Congress for cooperating with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran’s armed group, which it called a “terrorist group” in 2024.

Iran’s presence at the tournament, which will take place between June 11 and July 19, has been unclear since the US and Israel launched a war in the Middle East in February.

“We will participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the participants must consider our concerns,” the Iranian organization said on its official website.

“We will participate in the World Cup, but without giving up our beliefs, our culture and our beliefs.”

The president of the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) Mehdi Taj told television on Friday that Tehran has 10 conditions to go to the international show, seeking the assurance of the country’s support.

The conditions include the granting of visas and respect for the national team’s staff, the team’s flag and the national anthem during the tournament, as well as strict security at airports, hotels and on the way to the stadiums where they will play.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that Iranian football players will be welcomed to the tournament.

But he warned that the US could block the entry of members of the Iranian delegation who are affiliated with the IRGC, which it also calls a terrorist group.

“All players and technical staff, especially those who served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or IRGC, such as Mehdi Taremi and Ehsan Hajsafi, should be granted visas without any problems,” said Iran’s football director Taj.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US as scheduled.

Iran, who are due to be in Tucson, Arizona, for the World Cup, will face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G.

The Iranians open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.

“No foreign power can prevent Iran from participating in the cup it deserves,” the Iranian parliament said on Saturday.