The Iranian national team, which won a ticket to the 2026 World Cup hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, may miss the tournament due to political disputes. In the qualifying stage, the Persians finished as leaders of Group A, leaving behind Uzbekistan and UAE, and secured a direct ticket to the mundial.
However, this success may become complicated due to international political issues. According to reports in British and American media, US President Donald Trump has signed a bill prohibiting Iranians from entering the country. If this decision comes into force, the Iranian team will lose the opportunity to play in the United States.
FIFA has not yet made an official statement, but the pressure on organization president Gianni Infantino is increasing. While the international community and media are waiting for a clear position from FIFA, several alternative options are being discussed. In particular, the possibility of holding all of Iran’s group stage matches in Mexico is being considered.
However, the problem is that if Iran advances to the next stage, that is, the playoffs, it will create difficulties in terms of logistics and security. Moreover, the comprehensive infrastructure and the number of fans in the US could lead to Iranians missing an important sports stage.
At the moment, the Iranian Football Federation is trying to keep the situation under control and is in constant contact with FIFA. Fans dream of seeing their national team in the mundial — this may become yet another test for the universal principle that politics should not interfere in sports. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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