2026 World Cup: Iran Sets Conditions and Confirms Participation

The Iranian Football Federation confirmed its participation in the 2026 World Cup while setting conditions for the host countries, including guaranteed visa issuance for the delegation and respect for the national flag. FFIRI president Mehdi Taj also demanded enhanced security measures and that only official team flags be allowed in stadiums. These demands follow an incident in Canada where Taj and his associates were detained at Vancouver airport.