Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:37am on 23 Apr 2026,Thursday Sports
Iran’s national football team will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite ongoing conflict, officials confirmed. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the team is fully prepared, with logistics managed by the sports ministry. Participation had been uncertain after US-Israeli strikes in February and safety concerns over matches scheduled in the United States. Iran is set to play all group-stage fixtures in American cities, including games against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt. While earlier remarks from Iranian officials questioned involvement, and Donald Trump raised safety concerns, FIFA has insisted the team will compete. Authorities hope conditions improve, allowing the tournament to proceed peacefully. (PC: Shutterstock)
