Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.

Donald Trump will meet leaders of Canada and Mexico during the 2026 World Cup draw, using the event to advance diplomacy amid ...

The Iranian Football Federation threatened to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw after three officials were denied US visas, but ...

Lawmakers are hopeful the World Cup will be successful but see visa delays, threats of banning some countries and steep ...

Iranian coach Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei and a delegation arrived in Washington, overcoming visa challenges, for the FIFA World ...

By Julien Pretot PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - 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 ...

Trump is expected to receive FIFA’s inaugural Peace Prize, another sign of his starring role in Friday’s event.

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

The ceremony will be co-hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum and American actor and comedian Kevin Hart, and will feature performances by Village People, Andrea Bocelli and Robbie Williams. NFL legend Tom ...

FIFA issued a statement on Thursday night which said that the Iranian football federation had reversed its plans to boycott ...

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star ...