FIFA says it has held “positive” talks with Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom met FFIRI president Mehdi Taj, according to multiple reports. Grafstrom says the discussions are constructive and that FIFA is working to address Iran’s concerns ahead of the tournament. One outlet reports that FIFA discusses specific solutions tailored to the issues Iran raises before the team plays in the host countries. Reuters-cited reporting says Grafstrom expresses confidence that Iran will be able to compete in the United States despite ongoing hostilities between Iran and the United States. Another report quotes Grafstrom saying both FIFA and the Iran FA are satisfied with the meeting and that they are looking forward to welcoming Iran’s men’s national team, Team Melli, at the tournament. The accounts are consistent in describing the meeting as cooperative and focused on resolving outstanding participation issues before the World Cup begins.
FIFA says it holds positive talks with Iran’s football federation ahead of World Cup
FIFA says it has held “positive” talks with Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. FIFA Secretary General Matt...
- FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom meets Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) president Mehdi Taj ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- FIFA describes the talks as “positive,” “constructive,” and focused on resolving concerns about participation.
- FIFA and FFIRI express satisfaction with the meeting and look to proceed with Iran’s participation.
- Reports say FIFA is working on solutions tailored to the concerns raised by Iran before games in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Reuters-cited reporting says Grafstrom is confident Iran will compete despite ongoing hostilities between Iran and the United States.
'Both the Iran FA and FIFA are very happy with the meeting and looking forward to welcoming Team Melli in the USA, Canada and Mexico,' says FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom
3 months agoFIFA's Secretary General has held positive talks with the Iran FA as they look to find solutions ahead of their involvement in the World Cup, which has been in doubt
3 months agoFIFA offers solutions for each of Iran's concerns before games in US, Iran's football chief says.
3 months agoGrafstrom met with FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul and told Reuters he was confident about Iran competing in the United States, despite hostilities between the two countries extending into their third month
3 months agoFIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said Saturday he held a constructive meeting with the president of Iran's FA Mehdi Taj regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup which is set to take place this summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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