World Cup 2026: Iranian team heads to the United States

In Tehran, the Iranian national football team was welcomed by supporters, mostly aligned with the government, who expressed hostile slogans against the United States and Israel. The team will travel to Turkey for a training camp before participating in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Iranian Football Federation confirmed the country's participation and requested guarantees regarding visas and the treatment of players.