The participation of Iran in it 2026 World Cup It was conditioned to a series of demands posed by that country’s football federation to the tournament organizers. Although the Iranian sports authorities They confirmed that the team will attend the World Cupalso made it clear that they expect guarantees related to security, visas and institutional respect in the midst of the complex international political scenario.
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The contest It will be held between June 11 and July 19 in the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, the geopolitical tension between Iran and some of the host countries has generated concern within the Asian delegation, especially after the immigration restrictions adopted by Canada against Iranian leaders linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran reported that one of its main orders is related to the unhindered entry of all members of the national team, including players and members of the coaching staff who performed military service in the IRGC.
“All players and coaching staff, especially those who have completed their military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or IRGC, such as Mehdi Taremi and Ehsan Hajsafi, “They should receive visas without any problem,” declared Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian federation, in statements reported by AFP.
The Iranian team plans to establish its unfriendly concentration in Tucson, Arizona. Its debut is scheduled for June 15 against New Zealand in Los Angeles. Then he will face Belgium on June 21, also in Los Angeles, and will close the group stage against Egypt on June 27 in Seattle.
Political tension around the tournament
The Iranian case appears surrounded by a delicate diplomatic context. Canada declared the IRGC a terrorist organization in 2024 and recently denied Iranian executives entry into the country. The United States maintains the same position regarding that military organization, although Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured that soccer players will be able to enter US territory.
Despite this, Rubio left open the possibility of restricting visas to members of the delegation with direct links to the IRGC.
From Tehran, the federation insisted that Iran’s sports ranking cannot be affected by external factors. “No external power can deprive Iran of its participation in a cup for which it has qualified with merit.“said the organization.
The president of FIFA, Gianni Infantinoalso supported Iranian participation and maintained that the matches scheduled in the United States will take place as planned.
The sports debate coincides with a moment of high tension in the Middle East. While diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, various media reported on recent clashes in the Gulf of Oman and new accusations related to the ceasefire promoted by the United States.
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagaei, the government is currently analyzing a US proposal to move toward an agreement that includes an end to the war and future nuclear negotiations.
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