Here is Iran's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

International soccer teams arriving in the United States are facing border checks and even detentions.

Iran has become one of the World Cup’s biggest talking points for reasons that have little to do with soccer. The country’s strained relationship with the United States, one of the tournament hosts, and the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies toward Iranian citizens have already created significant challenges for Team Melli.

Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.

Iran have relocated their 2026 FIFA World Cup base camp to Mexico due to escalating political tensions with the United States, a move that forces the squad to navigate a demanding cross-border travel routine during the tournament.

Everything you need to know about Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Explore the final squad, match schedule, World Cup history, and 5 key players to watch.

Iran confirms its 2026 World Cup schedule amid visa disputes, with delegation issues overshadowing matches in Los Angeles and Seattle

The Institute for Voices of Liberty has sent a letter to FIFA outlining its concerns and plans to follow up with legal action