Iran sports ministry says football team prepared to take part in World Cup: spokesperson

Iran says it is fully prepared for its national football team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted in the US, Al Jazeera reports.

Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has told state broadcaster IRIB that the Ministry of Sports and Youth has ensured all necessary arrangements for the team’s participation.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last week that Iran is expected to participate in the World Cup, set for June 11 to July 19.

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