Iran’s Football Federation is calling on FIFA to guarantee the smooth and timely delivery of U.S. visas for its national squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Federation President Mehdi Taj emphasized that navigating the visa process remains a top priority to ensure players, coaches, and staff face zero travel disruption when the tournament kicks off in June.
The head of Iran’s football federation, Mehdi Taj, refused a request from Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were allegedly subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers, according to the federation’s spokesman.
During the FIFA Congress in North America, President Gianni Infantino addressed the sensitive absence of the Iranian delegation, confirming that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play its matches in the United States as scheduled.
Iran’s national football team will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026 but plans to “boycott” matches scheduled in the United States, the Iranian Football Federation confirmed.
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