Sports
Iran at the 2026 World Cup: war, visas and politics raise the question of whether the national team can play in the United States
Find out why Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has become much more than a sporting issue. We bring an overview of the qualification, the match schedule in the United States, American visa exemptions and the political and security obstacles that could decide whether the national team will actually take the field.
08.03.2026