Iran’s soccer federation says the country plans to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is requesting visas for certain team members who previously served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard. The reports describe the request as part of the federation’s preparations for the tournament, linking eligibility for travel documents to military service records. While details about which officials or players are included are not specified in the provided accounts, all outlets report the same core claim: Iran intends to send a team to the 2026 World Cup and wants to secure entry permissions for individuals with Revolutionary Guard backgrounds. The information is attributed to the Iranian football federation in each case, and the coverage centers on the visa request rather than match qualification or squad selection. The reports do not provide information on FIFA’s or other governments’ responses, timelines for visa processing, or any changes to Iran’s planned participation. The factual focus remains on Iran’s stated intent to compete and its efforts to obtain visas for eligible team members.