Iran’s men’s national soccer team is preparing for "proud and successful participation" in its World Cup games in the United States this summer, a government spokesperson has confirmed. The team’s ...

Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin play across the U.S., Canada and Mexico in 57 days. Iran's participation in the tournament has been up in the air since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war.