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Iran's Football Team Faces Safety Concerns Ahead of World Cup

4/22/2026

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Iran's national football team faces uncertainty about participating in the FIFA World Cup due to safety concerns amid geopolitical tensions, and the government will decide travel to the United States.
The team will continue training, with a camp starting May 10.
Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence in Iran's participation, while U.S. President Donald Trump previously questioned safety.

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Iran's national football team faces uncertainty about participating in the FIFA World Cup due to safety concerns amid geopolitical tensions, and the government will decide travel to the United States.
The team will continue training, with a camp starting May 10.
Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence in Iran's participation, while U.S. President Donald Trump previously questioned safety.