01.03.2026 17:23
The President of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, stated that it seems unlikely for them to participate in the 2026 World Cup scheduled for June due to the ongoing conflicts with Israel and the United States.
As tensions continue in the region following the attack by the US and Israel on Iran, a significant development has occurred regarding the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in June.
HIGH PROBABILITIES OF NOT PARTICIPATING IN WORLD CUPS
Mehdi Taj, the President of the Iranian Football Federation, stated in an interview with Iranian state television that he does not see it likely for Iran to participate in the 2026 World Cup due to the ongoing conflicts. Mehdi Taj noted that the leagues in Iran have been suspended until further notice, saying, "Given what is happening today and the attack by the United States, it seems unlikely for us to look forward to the World Cup with hope, but those who will decide on this matter are the sports administrators."
IRAN'S 3 MATCHES IN THE US
In the 2026 World Cup, Iran, which is in Group G, will play its matches against its opponents New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in the US. Furthermore, if Iran and the US advance from their groups, there is a possibility that they could face each other in the Round of 32, depending on the resulting draw.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE 2026 WORLD CUP?
The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada.