Radio Monte Carlo reported that a new indication may emerge in the coming hours regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, depending on the FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver, Canada, next Thursday.
Since the outbreak of the US-Iranian conflict, the Iranian national team’s participation in the World Cup has become complicated, amidst internal calls for withdrawal and attempts to move Mehdi Taremi and his teammates’ matches to Mexico instead of the United States.
Iran has not yet made a decision regarding participation or withdrawal, but the coming hours may bring positive signs confirming that the Asian team will appear for the fourth consecutive time in the highly anticipated event.
According to the latest report, the head of the Iranian Football Federation has obtained a temporary residency permit in Canada. If his participation in the FIFA Council meeting is confirmed, it will be a strong indication that Iran will participate in the World Cup without any crises.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is determined to ensure Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, rejecting all proposals for another intercontinental playoff or awarding Italy the qualifying spot.
The Swiss official personally spoke with the Iranian players and coaching staff, assuring them that the atmosphere in the United States would be positive and emphasizing the importance of their participation to represent their country and people in the best possible way.
It is worth noting that the World Cup draw placed Iran in a group with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, and the Iranian national team is expected to play all its matches in the United States.
