Summary The mega event will be held in United States, Mexico and Canada
TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran's football federation said on Saturday that the men's national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada agree to its conditions amid the Middle East war.
"We will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup, but the hosts must take our concerns into account," the Iranian federation said on its official website.
"We will participate in the World Cup tournament, but without any retreat from our beliefs, culture, and convictions."
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The Iranian football federation (FFIRI) president Mehdi Taj told state TV that Tehran has 10 conditions for attending the global spectacle, seeking assurances over the country's treatment.
The conditions include visas being granted and respect for the national team staff, the team's flag and its national anthem during the tournament, as well as demands for high security at airports, hotels and routes to the stadiums where they will play.
