The Iranian Football Federation announced that the national team will participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in at least two months in the United States, Canada and Mexico - but set a series of conditions for the host countries. In an official statement published by the Iranian federation, it was written: "We will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the hosts must take our concerns into account. We will participate in the tournament without compromising our beliefs, culture and principles." According to the head of the Iranian federation, Mehdi Taj, Tehran presented 10 conditions ahead of the tournament, including a commitment to providing visas for all delegation members, respect for Iran's flag and national anthem, as well as enhanced security at airports, hotels and routes to stadiums.
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