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Iran World Cup schedule 2026: United States cities where Iranians will play group games after FIFA confirmation
Here's a look at Iran's World Cup schedule, which features their group stage games in the U.S.
Apr 30
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Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as football's power-brokers met in Vancouver on Thursday."And of course, Iran will play (in) the United States of America."
Apr 30
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Mauricio Pochettino's candid response to Donald Trump on USMNT's World Cup chances
Mauricio Pochettino has been tasked with taking the U.S Men's National Team to new heights at the FIFA World Cup this summer, and the former Spurs boss has told President Donald Trump that he maintains hope that his team can succeed
Apr 30
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Iran World Cup fate sealed as FIFA president drops final decision after Trump’s remarks
Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup had been questioned amid rising geopolitical tensions. The country’s involvement in conflicts with Israel and the United States created uncertainty around their participation in the biggest sports tournament in the world.
Apr 30
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Gianna Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday's FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations. FIFA unites the world. In an indication of how fraught the situatio
Apr 30
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Canada Says Barring Iran From FIFA Congress ‘Unintentional’
Gianni Infantino said Thursday the team would play at the World Cup.
Apr 30
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Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran’s place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
Apr 30
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FIFA: Iran's WC status unchanged amid absence
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the United States.
Apr 30
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Infantino insists Iran ‘will participate’ in 2026 World Cup rather than Italy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists Iran ‘will be participating’ in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, ruling out the possibility of an Italy recall.There have been some signifi...
Apr 30
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