Iran decides to participate in 2026 World Cup in USA

The Iranian national team will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has given guarantees to the Iranian side that all rights of the athletes will be respected, said Esmaeil Baghaei, a representative of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic.

"The decision on the participation of the Iranian national football team in the World Cup was made based on assessments by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and the Football Federation. Two days ago in Turkey, a good meeting took place between representatives of the Football Federation and high-ranking FIFA officials, and we were guaranteed that FIFA will make every effort to ensure that the tournament hosts comply with FIFA regulations," he said during a press conference.

On Sunday, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom stated that a productive meeting was held in Turkey between representatives of the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Football Federation of Iran, following which FIFA expects the Iranian team to participate in the upcoming World Cup.

Source: TASS