Iran’s 2026 World Cup plans face visa hurdles under Trump, creating diplomatic challenges ahead of the tournament.

The Iranian team, representing a country targeted by U.S. airstrikes in June and whose citizens are subject to a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration, will open its World Cup campaign in Seattle or Inglewood,

Iran’s soccer federation (FFIRI) has lifted its boycott and will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw at the Kennedy Center on Friday afternoon in the nation’s capital. The FFIRI last week stated that it would not attend the festivities after three members of its delegation were denied US visas and

Iran coach Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei arrived in Washington with a delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation ahead of Friday's World Cup draw, FIFA said.

Iran's national team coach plans to attend the 2026 World Cup draw Friday in Washington. This comes despite Iran's soccer federation announcing a boycott saying the U.S. denied visas for its delegation.

President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Cup draw, where matchups for next summer's tournament will be revealed. Follow for updates.

President Donald Trump praised the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., on Friday while speaking to Republican lawmakers and members of his Cabinet at a White House event.

Seattle's 2026 World Cup Pride Match will feature Egypt vs Iran, highlighting inclusion despite both countries' anti-LGBTQ laws.