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Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’
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Iran says it will play at 2026 World Cup if hosts address ‘concerns’

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera Staff·24 days ago
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Iran’s presence at the tournament has been shrouded in uncertainty since the US and Israel launched a war on the country in February. Iran’s football federation has said the men’s national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup that begins in June, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war. The call on Saturday comes after Canada refused entry to the federation’s chief last month before the FIFA Congress because of his alleged links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the ideological arm of Iran’s military, which it designated as a “terrorist group” in 2024. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 US football a ‘different world’ compared to 1994 World Cup but flaws remain list 2 of 4 History-chasing Barcelona eye La Liga title coronation in El Clasico list 3 of 4 How and when can Arsenal or Man City win the Premier League?…

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