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The Iranian sports ministry bans the men's national football team from travelling to "hostile countries",

2026 FIFA World Cup — The Iranian sports ministry bans the men's national football team from travelling to "hostile countries", placing the team's participation in this year's FIFA World Cup tournament

Published March 26, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Iranian sports ministry bans the men's national football team from travelling to "hostile countries", placing the team's participation in this year's FIFA World Cup tournament in doubt, which is being held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Sports minister Ahmad Donyamali previously stated that Iran will not play in this year's World Cup. [https://www.reuters.com/sports/iran-bans-sports-teams-travelling-countries-it-deems-hostile-2026-03-26/ (Reuters)]

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