Iran’s national team has won its place at the 2026 World Cup, found by the US; Canada and Mexico. The Guardian indicated a problem that the staff and footballers “Team Melli”, in the light of the complicated relations between Iran and the United States, could meet.
Iranians won their place at the 2026 World Cup. Photo Getty Images
In a memory of the Trump administration, citizens from ten countries have received total prohibition to enter the United States, including Cuba, Syria, Afghanistan, Venezuela, North Korea, but also Iran. It was even spoken of the fact that the national of the Persians would be placed in Group A, so as to play all the parties in the group stage in Mexico.
But the US authorities have said that the Iranians will have no problems in the US, both in terms of players and the technical and administrative staff, as well as supporters who will come to the World Cup to support their favorite band. Cindy Parlow Cone, the president of the US Football Federation, congratulates the counterpart of Iran, Mehdi Taj, removing any doubt about the presence of Iranians on the North American realm.
Iranians, congratulated by Americans
“On behalf of the Football Federation of the United States of America, we want to convey the most sincere congratulations to the national football team of the Islamic Republic of Iran for qualifying the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
North America is looking forward to welcoming your team and supporters in the summer of 2026. This tour promises to be a historical event and we are delighted to host your team into a competition that we hope to turn into the largest World Cup in history. As you start the preparations for this competition, we wish you much success and we look forward to watching Iran’s national team at this global event ”, transmitted the American Federation.
