They are due to head to Turkey next week for a training camp in preparation for the tournament, amid concerns over visas for the United States.

Video. Supporters gathered in Tehran to send off Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, chanting slogans including “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.”

Iran's football team was given a state send-off in Tehran on Wednesday with Hezbollah flags and anti-US chants from those gathered, as players and officials await US visas for…

They are due to head to Turkey next week for a training camp in preparation for the tournament, amid concerns over visas for the United States.

The Iran team will head to Türkiye for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday.

Iran's World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir…

Iran and the U.S. cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.