Football fans now know all 48 nations that will play in the 2026 World Cup following qualifying playoffs last night in Europe and for inter-confederation playoffs.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia, Turkiye, Sweden, Iraq, and DR Congo qualified for the 2026 World Cup yesterday through playoffs, but the question continues to surround the Iranian national team's participation.
Following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, reports suggest that Iran is considering pulling out of the competition.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists that Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup and has discussed with the Iranian football federation about their participation in the competition.
Infantino was in attendance during Iran's friendly match against Costa Rica yesterday, where they won 5-0.
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Infantino states that matches will be played "where they should be" after being asked if Iran games will be moved to Mexico instead of the United States.
Who Will Iran Play in the 2026 World Cup?
Iran is in Group G with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. All of Iran's games are currently scheduled to be played in the United States; all three games are set to be played on the West Coast of the United States.
Iran are scheudled to play two games in Los Angeles, California, and one game in Seattle, Washington.
Iran's first game in Group G is against New Zealand at Sofi Stadium on June 15, 2026. Their second game is against Belgium on June 21, 2026, at Sofi Stadium. The final group stage match is against Egypt on June 26, 2026, at Lumen Field.
