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Ghalenoei to Attend World Cup 2026 Draw in Washington D.C.

Ghalenoei USA

PLDC - Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of the Iran national football team, along with Omid Jamali, Head of the International Department of the Iran Football Federation, will travel to the United States to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw ceremony.

U.S. denies visas for Iran football officials

Iran football officials VISA US

Tehran Times - The U.S. government has not issued visas for Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Football Federation, and Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of the national team, along with seven other federation members, to attend the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony.

A glance at Amir Ghalenoei’s Iran

team Melli

Tehran Times - Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has announced his 28-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualification matches against Qatar and North Korea, as Iran's national football team look to solidify their commanding position atop Group A. Having already secured their berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Team Melli aim to conclude the third round of Asian qualifying on a high note.