FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran ahead of World Cup

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Coverage diverges slightly in emphasis. Al Jazeera English, while using neutral language, highlights FIFA’s proactive offer of solutions to each of Iran’s concerns, framing it as diplomatic progress. France 24 focuses more broadly on the…

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Iran are scheduled to play all three of their group matches in the United States but the team's participation in the June 11 to July 19 ‌tournament has been in question since the US and Israel attacked Iran ⁠in late February. "We've had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA," Grafstrom said during a visit to Istanbul. "We're working closely ‌together and looking very much forward to welcoming them in the FIFA World Cup." Iran holds farewell ceremony for 2026 World Cup football team To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.

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▪Iran are scheduled to play all three of their group matches in the United States but the team's participation in the June 11 to July 19 ‌tournament has been in question since the US and Israel attacked Iran ⁠in late February.
▪"We've had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA," Grafstrom said during a visit to Istanbul.
▪"We're working closely ‌together and looking very much forward to welcoming them in the FIFA World Cup." Iran holds farewell ceremony for 2026 World Cup football team To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement track

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▪ FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup — Yahoo Sports
▪ FIFA holds ‘positive’ talks with Iranian football officials on World Cup — Al Jazeera English

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Advertising Home Sport FIFA holds positive talks with Iran ahead of World Cup Sport FIFA 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. Issued on: 16/05/2026 - 22:50Modified: 17/05/2026 - 10:24 2 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 Members of Iran's national football team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Tehran on May 13, 2026.

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