After several months of uncertainty, it seems likely Iran will indeed participate in the 2026 World Cup.
On Saturday, May 16, a FIFA delegation led by secretary general Mattias Grafström met with Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) officials in Istanbul, Turkey.
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The two sides met amid continued uncertainty over Iran’s World Cup status. The U.S. and Israel launched an armed conflict against the Middle East nation in late February, with the nations currently in an unsteady ceasefire.
The United States is serving as co-host of the World Cup along with Mexico and Canada, and Iran is scheduled to play all three of its group
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