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Mexico’s President has announced FIFA’s final decision on relocating Iran’s matches

The World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Egypt and Iran reveal alternative World Cup participation plan With the final whistle on their group stage fortunes blowing, both Egypt and Iran have unveiled a contingency bluepri

Doubts surround the Iranian national team ahead of the World Cup. As the final whistle approaches for football’s showpiece event, observers in Tehran and beyond sense a palpable unease about the team’s readiness. Concerns range from the squad’s defensive fragility to the lingering effects of domestic political pressures that have shadowed its preparations. Analysts point out that the side has struggled to find consistency in high-profile friendlies, and the coaching staff’s public silence only amplifies the uncertainty. Fans, who have seen their team qualify for a record sixth consecutive tournament, now wonder whether the squad can silence the sceptics when the first match kicks off.

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Before the US and Iran… historic clashes that took place at World Cup stadiums

Doubts surround Iran's participation in the World Cup

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

We are now just over two months out from the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with all 48 teams now locked in following the culmination of the various play-offs during the March international break. All of the pre-tournament favourites made it safely through qualifying, including Spain, Brazil, England, France and defending champions Argentina.

Infantino insists Iran WILL play at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament.

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Costa Rica's loss to Haiti puts them in danger of missing WC

Costa Rica’s World Cup hopes have taken a severe hit. A 1–0 loss to Haiti has left Miguel Herrera’s side on the brink in the CONCACAF qualifiers, with their direct path now hanging by a thread. Pressure around Herrera grew louder after the match as Los Ticos have a difficult path to next year's tournament.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Villarreal B	37	16	14	7	53	31	22	62	W D W D W
5	CE Europa	37	15	12	10	52	48	4	57	L D W L W
6	Cartagena	37	15	11	11	35	36	-1	56	L W D W L
7	Algeciras	37	15	10	12	39	38	1	55	L W D W W
8	Antequera	37	15	8	14	44	43	1	53	W W L W W

Mexico’s President has announced FIFA’s final decision on relocating Iran’s matches

Egypt and Iran reveal alternative World Cup participation plan With the final whistle on their group stage fortunes blowing, both Egypt and Iran have unveiled a contingency bluepri

Before the US and Iran… historic clashes that took place at World Cup stadiums

Biggest stars who failed to qualify for World Cup 2026

Infantino insists Iran WILL play at the 2026 World Cup

Costa Rica's loss to Haiti puts them in danger of missing WC

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