Iran News News Iran » Sports: Iran will play in 2026 World Cup in U.S. despite war, FIFA president says: report
FIFA says Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, even as tensions with the U.S. raise concerns about safety.
News Iran » Sports: Will Iran play in World Cup? FIFA boss now says team is 'coming for sure'
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will be at the 2026 World Cup despite concerns the team will pull out from the U.S.-hosted tournament amidst tensions caused by war between the countries.
News Iran » Sports: Iran will participate in World Cup despite U.S. war, FIFA says
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, saying the qualified team represents their people and wants to play despite ongoing conflict.
News Iran » Sports: Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S., says FIFA President Infantino
Amid war with the U.S., Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain. But FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells CNBC they will play in North America.
News Iran » Sports: War on Iran forces postponement of global sports conference in neighboring Azerbaijan
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The war on Iran by the United States and Israel has forced the postponement of a global conference of Olympic and international sports officials in neighboring Azerbaijan.
News Iran » Sports: Iran bans sports teams from travelling to ‘hostile’ countries amid war
Sports Ministry says ban for ‘security’ of athletes before a game between Iranian and Emirati clubs in Saudi Arabia.
News Iran » Sports: Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers "hostile," Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC's scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ...
News Iran » Sports: Iran bans sports teams from traveling to ‘hostile’ countries — but no mention of World Cup
Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ban announced ...
News Iran » Sports: Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to ‘hostile’ countries
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia.