The head of Iran’s football federation, Mehdi Taj, refused a request by Canadian officials to speak with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Iranian delegates were subjected to “insulting” treatment by border officers.

President of Iran’s Football Federation says the US president is in no position to speak about the presence of Iran's national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran's football team presses forward with 2026 World Cup preparations, naming the convoy "Minab 168" to honor children killed in the US-Israeli bombing in Minab

US, with travel bans, internal repression, and aggressive foreign policy, is no longer a credible World Cup host, making a 2026 boycott inevitable, says an activist and artist.

The Iranian sports minister says Iran's national football team would not participate in the FIFA World Cup due to the ongoing US aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s football chief says the country will reassess its participation in the 2026 World Cup as US-led aggression continues, warning the tournament is set to be hosted by a “spiteful” government.

Iran football federation says it has contacted FIFA over uncertainty surrounding US visas for members of Iran’s World Cup delegation.