Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino | World Cup 2026 News
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States despite the country's absence from the FIFA Congress due to visa issues. Iranian football federation officials, including President Mehdi Taj, were denied entry into Canada after what Tehran described as "unacceptable behaviour" by Canadian immigration authorities. Iran has qualified for the tournament but its participation is complicated by tensions surrounding the US-Israel war on the country and concerns about ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
30 APR 2026
— Al Jazeera
Iranian football federation officials were prevented from attending the FIFA Congress in Vancouver due to alleged mistreatment by Canadian immigration officials.
— Al Jazeera
The 76th FIFA Congress in Canada was disrupted by Iranian delegation departure due to immigration mistreatment and protests from local fans over the potential relocation of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
· THIS STORY — Al Jazeera
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup despite visa issues preventing Iranian officials from attending the FIFA Congress.
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