Iran has sent a strong message to FIFA regarding its participation in the 2026 World Cup, stressing that the United States should not allow any kind of insult to the symbols of its political system.
According to Iranian Federation officials, respecting state symbols and structures is an essential condition for participation in this competition, which will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico, writes "Gazeta Express".
This statement comes at a time of high political and sporting tensions, where the issue of Iran's presence in the 2026 World Cup has caused numerous international debates.
Iranian officials have stressed that FIFA must guarantee equal conditions and maximum respect for each participating nation, underlining that the world football's highest body is responsible for the smooth running of the tournament and not the individual host countries.
This issue is also related to recent incidents involving the Iranian delegation in North America, as well as entry rules and restrictions for individuals associated with certain state structures.
At the same time, US authorities have made it clear that individuals associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will not be allowed to enter US territory, further adding to tensions ahead of the tournament.
The situation remains delicate and evolving, with FIFA expected to play a key role in ensuring the participation of all teams and managing the political issues surrounding one of the world's biggest sporting events. /Express newspaper
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