06.06.2026 22:10
Iran national team players kissed the Holy Quran and set off with prayers before their journey to Mexico and the World Cup.
The Iran national team, which will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, has left Antalya where it was holding a training camp.
IRAN LEAVES ANTALYA
The Iran national team, which held a 2-week camp at a hotel in the Kundu Tourism Region, arrived at Antalya Airport to travel to Mexico, where it will continue its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Iran national team delegation boarded a plane to go to Tijuana, Mexico.
THEY DEPARTED KISSING THE QUR'AN
The images of the Iranian footballers captured by cameras as they were departing drew attention. It was seen that the Iran national team players kissed the Holy Qur'an and set off with prayers before the journey.
FIRST MATCH AGAINST NEW ZEALAND
Iran will face New Zealand in its first match of the tournament on June 15. During its camp in Antalya, the Iran national team played two friendly matches, defeating Gambia 3-1 and Mali 2-0.