Starting Monday, citizens of 12 countries will not be allowed to get a US visa. This has posed questions about whether Iran will compete in 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The US travel ban preventing Iranians from entering America won't apply to the team competing in the 2026 World Cup, but fans could be blocked.

The result sealed Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup, their fourth finals in a row and their seventh in total. But questions surround Iran’s appearance at next year’s tournament. The ...

The 58th-ranked Uzbeks will also qualify for the World Cup finals if the United Arab Emirates lose to North Korea later Tuesday. The 2026 tournament will feature 48 teams, up from 32. Iran join ...

The other two will be awarded in the fall, via the fourth round (explained below). World Cup berths: 8 (plus 1 intercontinental playoff berth) World Cup qualifying format: It's complicated.