The Iranian Embassy in Madrid extended its congratulations to Spain following the national football team's victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  ISNA - In a message published in Spanish on the X social media platform, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Spain hailed the achievement, describing it as a well-deserved triumph born out of talent, hard work, dedication, and teamwork. "On behalf of the Iranian nation, we sincerely congratulate Spain on its brilliant World Cup championship. This title was thoroughly deserved—an achievement resulting from talent, effort, sacrifice, and team spirit. We offer our heartfelt congratulations on this historic victory to all Spanish people," the message read. The Spanish national football team clinched the ...

Iran’s national team unexpectedly altered their plans for the 2026 World Cup and decided to move their base camp to Mexico, leaving behind the location it had originally planned in the United States. TEHRAN TIMES - Tijuana will become the Asian side’s operations center before and during its World Cup campaign. The decision turns Tijuana into the new strategic hub for the Asian side during the tournament hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The Iranian federation confirmed that the team will train in Tijuana, a border city that will help facilitate logistics and squad mobility. Several reports indicate that the move received FIFA approval following discussions between the parties involved. The new camp is expected to be located at ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will compete at the 2026 World Cup despite growing geopolitical tensions and scrutiny surrounding the nation’s participation. TEHRAN TIMES - All three of their group-stage matches are scheduled to take place in the United States. Speaking at FIFA’s annual congress in Vancouver on Thursday, Infantino insisted there was never any doubt Iran would feature at this summer’s tournament. “Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Infantino said. “And of course, Iran will play in the United States. The reason is simple, because we have to unite. We have to bring people together.” Many people, including U.S. president Donald Trump, have raised concerns around Iran’s ...