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Iran government says men’s soccer team is preparing for ‘proud participation’ at World Cup in US
Iran says all required arrangements are in place as Team Melli prepares for what officials call a proud and successful World Cup campaign.
- On Wednesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that Iran is "fully prepared" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing the clearest indication yet that the nation intends to compete.
- Participation uncertainty followed the February 28 conflict involving the United States and Israel, after officials previously threatened a "boycott" and requested FIFA move matches to Mexico, which the governing body rejected.
- At the Invest in America Forum, FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized "Sports should be outside of politics" and confirmed the qualified team must fulfill its scheduled matches in the United States.
- Citing concerns over the team's "life and safety," President Donald Trump questioned the appropriateness of Iran's attendance in March, specifically regarding scheduled matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams, begins on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Iran scheduled to play three Group G matches.
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Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.
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Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup
Despite the ongoing conflict at home, the Iran men's national soccer team is "fully prepared" to participate in the World Cup this summer, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported.
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