Eron is ready to participate in the 2026 World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation has announced that despite the increasing political and security tensions between Iran, the USA, and Israel, it intends to participate in the World Cup to be held in 2026. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to the Confederation's Secretary-General Windsor John, the Iranian Football Federation has officially confirmed its plan to participate in the competition. This important news was announced by Goal.com and attracted the attention of the global community.

After the Iranian national team did not attend FIFA's planning meeting held in Atlanta, questions arose about whether they would travel to North America or not. However, Iran had timely secured a spot in the expanded tournament featuring 48 teams organized in cooperation with the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Windsor John emphasized that the situation is very sensitive but stated that the final decision must be made by Iran's own federation. The latest information received by the confederation is clear and understandable, and Iranian players are fully preparing for the global competition.

Discussions intensified after US President Donald Trump warned of potential risks regarding the safety of Iranian players and expressed various opinions about whether they should go or stay. The Iranian national team responded with an open statement, emphasizing that no one can stop their participation.

Ranked twentieth in the world, the Iranian national team is expected to play competitive matches in the group stage against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt. Iranian officials have also called on FIFA leadership to take precautionary security measures, stating that the host country must guarantee safety for every participating team.

Source: Goal.com