Iran's World Cup Journey Amid Diplomatic Hurdles
Published on: May 17, 2026, 12:08 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom expressed optimism about Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup following a meeting with Iran's FA President Mehdi Taj. Despite entry issues related to Taj, linked to Iran's IRGC, discussions on operational matters were positive, focusing on logistics and visa issues for players.
