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Iran says it will play the soccer World Cup in the United States if "its conditions" are respected

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. - December 5, 2025 FIFA President Gianni Infantino, U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney during the draw REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw - John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., USA - December 5, 2025 FIFA President Gianni Infantino, U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney during the draw REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque Kevin Lamarque
10/05/2026
1 min

The Iranian national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup if the organizers accept a series of conditions affecting the delivery of visas to their delegation, security, and respect for the country's anthem and flag. The Iranians must play the first phase of the tournament in the United States.

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