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Iran football

Team Iran arrives in Turkey ahead of trip to the US for Fifa World Cup 2026 - Antalya Airport, Antalya, Turkey on 18 May 2026. Members of Iran arrives at the Antalya Airport. Photo: REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

Iran to commute to Fifa World Cup games from Mexico after US refusal, says Sheinbaum

US President Donald Trump said Iran was welcome to participate in the World Cup but he did not believe it was appropriate for Iran's team to be ​in the US 'for their own life and safety&...

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Iran confirms World Cup participation, demands hosts accept conditions

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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

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Iran says 'fully prepared' for national football team’s participation in FIFA WC

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Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - 10 June, 2025 Iran players line up before the match Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

Supporters of the Iranian women's soccer team gather at Sydney Airport, after five of the players were granted asylum, in Sydney, Australia, 10 March 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

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Iraq coach urges FIFA to postpone world cup playoff amid Iran war

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How football is uniting the Arab world

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'Football gods bless those who score', says Iran coach Queiroz after 1-0 defeat against USA

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USA keep cool to win heated battle against emotional Iran and gain knockout qualification

24 years apart, Abedzadeh and Reyna set to relive family history in Iran vs USA clash

24 years apart, Abedzadeh and Reyna set to relive family history in Iran vs USA clash

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Fans brace for politically charged US-Iran clash