Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
[ad_1] FIFA president Gianni Infantino. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the West Asia war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely […]
Iran’s football players hold schoolbags wearing black armbands in solidarity with slain girls
[ad_1] Iran players line up before the match as school bags are laid in memory of the victims of the girls’ school bombing in Minab, Iran. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s men’s national football team wore black armbands and held schoolbags as their anthem played ahead of a match in Turkiye on Friday (March 27, […]
Iran says country can’t take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 because of U.S. attacks
[ad_1] Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup […]