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Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis
Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis As the World Cup nears , many Iranians say their normal enthusiasm for the event has been dampened by the co-host US’s war against their country as well as economic hardships. Published On 7 Jun 2026
Iranian World Cup players will be able to enter US the day before matches, DHS says
Iranian World Cup players will be able to enter US the day before matches, DHS says June 9 : Iran's national soccer team, currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the U.S. the day before each of their three World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday. Media reports over the weekend had quoted the Iranian ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, as saying that Iran's team would have to enter and leave the U.S. the same day as they were playing,...
Iranians protest outside World Cup stadium ahead of Iran match
More than 200 members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, waving Iran's pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flags and protesting against the Iranian government ahead of Iran's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians "We're striking that balance between making sure that any bad actors that ... try to come into the country under the guise of the World Cup will not get access to the United States," says Andrew Giuliani. The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday (Jun 9) defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team. "To this point we've had 35 teams...
The World Cup is here! 48 teams, 48 questions answered (yes, really!)
Every key question answered about this summer's tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico Sky Sports is leaving no stone unturned this summer... we've compiled a one-stop-shop for all things World Cup 2026 - a tournament that promises to break the mould! Contributors: Kaveh Solhekol, Richard Morgan, Callum Bishop, Adam Smith, Joe Shread, Kate Burlaga, Laura Hunter Monday 8 June 2026 17:51, UK
Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row
Iran’s World Cup squad lands in Mexico amid US visa row Iranian delegation arrives at their World Cup base camp a day after several members were denied visas by the US. Iran’s World Cup squad has landed in Tijuana, Mexico ahead of the World Cup – amid a diplomatic row with cohosts United States, which is at war with Tehran and has refused visas for several members of the Iranian delegation. The squad touched down shortly after 5am (1200 GMT) in the Mexican city, across the border from San...
Sardar Azmoun, known as 'Iranian Messi,' left off country's World Cup squad after being accused of 'treason'
Iran announced its 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, and Sardar Azmoun, nicknamed the "Iranian Messi," was not on it. Coach Amir Ghalenoei had Azmoun dropped from Iran’s national soccer squad in March, and it was reportedly due to a social media post that angered Iranian authorities. Azmoun, a 31-year-old striker who is well known for his time playing for Bayer Leverkusen and AS Roma, posted a photo alongside the Emir of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is a...
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how the war is overshadowing a World Cup dream. Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with a host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history. The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, and there has been an uneasy ceasefire in place since April 8, but the uncertainty – and occasional flare-up...
Why Iranian Americans are preparing to sit out the World Cup
LOS ANGELES — When Iran’s men’s soccer team takes the field at SoFi Stadium on June 15 for its first FIFA World Cup match, many Iranian Americans won’t be rooting for the team. The reason has been stitched onto every player’s jersey: the flag of the Islamic Republic. “I cannot stand the Islamic Republic flag at all — more than 20 of my friends and family got killed by this regime,” said Los Angeles restaurateur Roozbeh Farahanipour, a community leader who was a political...
Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters
Iran says US has revoked World Cup ticket allocation for their supporters Iranian players and support staff got US visas and landed in Mexico on Sunday for the World Cup, but now fans are in doubt. Iran’s football federation has said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its team’s World Cup group games, accusing the cohost of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row. “With less than three days remaining until the...