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Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil
Iran will open its 2026 World Cup campaign against New Zealand in a U.S. venue and play group matches possibly in Canada and the U.S., amid diplomatic and travel challenges.
- Iran will open its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Seattle or Inglewood on June 15, as part of the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Iran's participation has faced diplomatic challenges, including visa denials for officials, leading to the country's temporary boycott of the draw.
- Iran is ranked as an established force in soccer.
- Last World Cup, the team faced political protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, which affected their participation and fan engagement.
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Iran to play at least one FIFA World Cup game on US soil
Iran will open the World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Seattle or Inglewood, California, as visa disputes, recent US airstrikes and long-standing political tensions add diplomatic strain ahead of the 2026 tournament
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Iran will contest at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States, although geopolitical rivals will not face each other after the draw.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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