Of the 42 teams seeded for the 2026 World Cup between the United States, Canada and Mexico – six places in the European and international qualifiers are still to be determined -,
It’s about Iran, in Thus, the Asian team will learn about its competitors on television and the match it will play in the first stage.
The controversy erupted last week when the Iranian Football Federation confirmed that it would boycott the ceremony, considering the refusal to grant visas an “unsporting” act. according to Amir Mahdi AlawiThe organization’s spokesman said that the decision comes in response to “the latest situation related to the issuance of visas,” which prevented the inclusion of the president of the federation. Mehdi Taj
“We have informed FIFA that the (US) decision has nothing to do with sports and that members of the Iranian delegation will not participate in the World Cup draw. Tehran Times Amir Ghalinoidirect executive Mahdi Al-KharatiDirector of International Relations Omid JamaliAnd above – but .
This incident adds a new chapter to the long-standing diplomatic tension between the two countries and poses a challenge to FIFA. Alawi explained, according to what was reported by local media, that the Federation held talks with FIFA to find a solution, but to no avail.
From Tehran, they confirm that the restrictions imposed by Washington are part of a political position that goes beyond the sports framework. “FIFA President Mr. (Gianni) Infantino told us that this is a purely political position and that the body must ask the United States to stop this behavior. Varzeesh 3.
The absence of Iran in the draw revives historical tensions between the two countries, which for more than four decades have maintained a conflicting relationship marked by sanctions, nuclear disputes and recent military clashes in the region.
In this context, the Iranian demand aims for FIFA to play the role of mediator and to ensure that sporting events of this size are not subject to unilateral political decisions. However, to date, FIFA has not issued a public statement in this regard or confirmed whether it will seek to reverse the situation ahead of the event next Friday, December 5.
Absence from the draw does not change their qualifying status, but it exposes FIFA to an uncomfortable scenario on the eve of a tournament in which, for the first time, 48 teams will participate. Furthermore, if immigration restrictions persist, a question will arise regarding the final participation of all members of the Iranian team during the official competition scheduled for June 2026.
ولا يزال الاتحاد الإيراني ثابتا في قراره. وأكد علوي أن “القرارات المتخذة لا علاقة لها بالرياضة”. The ball is now in FIFA’s court
Along with Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria and Australia. In the first stage they will face one of the 12 seeds, which could be the Argentine team; منافس من الوعاء 3 وآخر من الوعاء 4.
Iranian team led by Amir Ghalinoi They qualified for the ecumenical event in March of this year after drawing with Uzbekistan 2-2 in the Asian qualifiers. .
Mehdi Taremiمهاجم أولمبياكوس الذي سيشارك في كأس العالم للمرة الثالثة. Moreover, the promise of youth Muhammad Al-Askariwho is just 19 years old, could make his debut at the highest international level after an impressive year in the domestic league. تجمع قاعدة الفريق بين لاعبين من الدوري المحلي وآخرين يلعبون في أوروبا وآسيا.