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Iran's Soccer Team Prepares for 2026 World Cup in Mexico

3/20/2026

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Iran's soccer chief says the national team will prepare for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2026.
The team will not play any matches in the United States due to geopolitical tensions.
Iran negotiates with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico.
Iran will participate in a four-nation tournament in Turkey before the World Cup, which runs June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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Iran's soccer chief says the national team will prepare for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in 2026.
The team will not play any matches in the United States due to geopolitical tensions.
Iran negotiates with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico.
Iran will participate in a four-nation tournament in Turkey before the World Cup, which runs June 11 to July 19, 2026.