FIFA have set a precedent for replacing Iran at the World Cup amid rising political tensions with the United States.

GENEVA (AP) — Iran will play at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States though the tournament draw on Friday avoided a group-stage clash between the geopolitical rivals. The Iranian ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news ...

Here's what you need to know about Iran's national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s national team coach will attend the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, despite an earlier announcement by the country’s soccer federation that it would boycott the ...

The ruling regime in Tehran has cut the internet and all communications, which meant that residents of the football-loving ...

Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that is planned to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. Leaders in the nation ...