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US President Donald Trump has voiced support for Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, after FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the Iranian team will play on US soil. The decision comes amid ongoing political tensions between the two nations. Iran will open its Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed that Iran will compete in the U.S. during the 2026 World Cup despite diplomatic tensions. The assurance came after Iran's delegation was denied entry to Canada, with some members linked to the IRGC.
FIFA's 76th Congress in Vancouver, Canada, is dominated by human rights, geopolitical tensions, and Iran's delegation being denied entry. Amnesty International calls for transparency on human rights protections at the 2026 World Cup, while local fans protest the possible relocation of the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Panini's World Cup 2026 sticker album requires 980 unique stickers, including 68 special ones, making it the most challenging collection ever. With 48 teams in the tournament, completing the album could cost over £1,000.
Iranian football officials were absent from key AFC and FIFA meetings in Canada ahead of the 2026 World Cup, likely due to visa issues. The team is set to compete in the US-hosted tournament in Group G. FIFA has not considered moving Iran's matches despite the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
FIFA has approved a new rule for the 2026 World Cup that annuls single yellow cards after the group stage and after the quarter-finals, reducing player suspensions in knockout matches. This adjustment addresses the expanded tournament format and helps keep players on the field. FIFA also announced a 15% increase in financial distribution to all 48 participating teams.