LivescoreFull List of Iran National Team Members Denied U.S. Visas
PLDC - The U.S. Department of State has finally returned the passports of Iran’s national team delegation, clarifying the visa status of players and staff ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran National Team Base Camp Moved Out of the United States
PLDC - As concerns continue over U.S. visa approvals for Iran national team players, Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj announced that Iran’s World Cup base camp has officially been moved from the United States to Tijuana, Mexico.
Iran Sports Minister: We Are Ready to Play World Cup Matches in Mexico
PLDC - Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, has said that the Iranian government is willing to have the national team play its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Mexico instead of the United States.
Iranian minister says Iran Does Not Have the Conditions to Participate in the World Cup
PLDC - Iran’s Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donyamali, said: “We currently do not have the conditions to participate in the FIFA World Cup.”
Iran Close to Finalizing Friendly Match Against Portugal Ahead of 2026 World Cup
PLDC - The Iranian Football Federation has announced that a high-profile friendly match between Iran and Portugal is now “almost finalized,” as preparations intensify ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
U.S. denies visas for Iran football officials
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.
Iran to Face Mexico in Upcoming Friendly
PLDC - Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, has confirmed that the national team will meet Mexico in a friendly match as part of its build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Referees to end matches over racist chants: Taj
Tehran Times - Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, says they will take racist chants in the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) seriously.
Iran vs. N. Korea match to be played in Mashhad: official
Tehran Times - Mehdi Taj, head of the Iran Football Federation, announced that the match against North Korea in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) will take place in Mashhad.
FIFA President Infantino congratulates Mehdi Taj
Tehran Times - Presidents of the international and Asian football governing bodies Gianni Infantino congratulated the Iran football chief Mehdi Taj on his recent reelection.
Final three Iran football presidency candidates announced
Tehran Times - The final three candidates of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) presidency announced.