Iran Sets 10 Conditions with FIFA for 2026 World Cup Participation
Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup only if FIFA and host nations meet ten demands, including visa guarantees for all players and staff plus enhanced security measures.
Iran has confirmed its readiness to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but is demanding ten guarantees from FIFA and the host nations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Since the escalation of US-Iran tensions, questions have arisen about Iran's participation, particularly given that all of Iran's group stage matches are scheduled to be played in the United States, and FIFA has stated there will be no changes to the arrangements. Tensions increased further following the latest FIFA meeting held in Canada in April, after the Iranian Football Federation delegation failed to attend because Canada revoked their visas. Most recently, Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, confirmed that Iran's national team will definitely participate, but FIFA must meet ten specific conditions that Iran is demanding. Among the conditions Iran has proposed are guarantees for visa approval for all players and staff members, including those who have served as officials in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, Iran's demands include proper treatment of the national team by FIFA and the host countries, respect for the national flag and national anthem, as well as enhanced security measures.
