FIFA World Cup 2026 :Canada/Mexico/United States: Discussion Thread

[Promocodeudo]

Before we say things like this, we have to analyze the actions and the events surrounding. US is hosting the world cup and Us is having a serious war with Iran, do you think Iran will go and play in US? US will also be afraid of suicide bombing by Iranian revolutionaries, and Iranians are not on the stable mine for now. Many have render homeless. Players have scattered around the middle East. So it will be hard for them to participate.

How'll anyone even think that with the happenings around the globe in regards to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran, Iran wil want to participate in a competition that everyone knows that will be hosted by US, without been told people should have known that Iran won't make such move and beside you have narrated it to the level that evertoyne should be able to understand clearly that both countries will definitely not trust each other, let's be realistic, many things has gone wrong recently, even though the war ends today, Iran will definitely think of rebuilding their country as a matter of fact I don't think being part of or engaging in any football competitions is Iran focus right now, when we know what has happened already.

[BitBakerr1]

I'm hearing the concern regarding IRAN participation in the world cup. The crysis at the middle east is likely making Iran not to participate in the World Cup. If it's true, UEA/IRAQ will be a replacement for IRAN in the world cup. The thing that sounds weird is that how can UEA is also gonna be a candidate to get IRAN's spot while they lost to IRAQ at the Asian playoff.
So it raises me a question regarding what reason that makes it to happen. However, it's gonna happen on if IRAN decides not to attend at World Cup. Meanwhile, i'm also seeing FIFA still works to ensure everyone can participate.

One of the reason why World Cup is usually played is to bring nations together and the motive is for unity. I believe they will not remove Iran from participating in the World Cup they we allowed them to participate however they will be the one to decide not to participate, but if they are willing to participate FIFA will allow them to participate because the trouble that is been seen right now between them and the United States is something that started from the United States. They are the first to attack them and what they are doing right now is to reciprocate and so you cannot blame them for reciprocating if FIFA decide to stop them from participating then their bias. But I’m thinking Iran may decide not to participate anymore since the United States are part of the host.

[Ale88]

I believe they will not remove Iran from participating in the World Cup they we allowed them to participate however they will be the one to decide not to participate, but if they are willing to participate FIFA will allow them to participate because the trouble that is been seen right now between them and the United States is something that started from the United States. They are the first to attack them and what they are doing right now is to reciprocate and so you cannot blame them for reciprocating if FIFA decide to stop them from participating then their bias. But I’m thinking Iran may decide not to participate anymore since the United States are part of the host.

Why would FIFA remove Iran from the World Cup? That option is not on the table and has never been. This is going to be Iran's decision and considering that, for example, the USA already denied the visa to the Iranian delegation when there was the draw, I'm pretty sure Iran will choose not to participate in the World Cup. It's always sad when political decisions override sport achievements but I really don't believe will see Iran playing in the World Cup at this point.

[JeffBrad12]

One of the reason why World Cup is usually played is to bring nations together and the motive is for unity. I believe they will not remove Iran from participating in the World Cup they we allowed them to participate however they will be the one to decide not to participate, but if they are willing to participate FIFA will allow them to participate because the trouble that is been seen right now between them and the United States is something that started from the United States. They are the first to attack them and what they are doing right now is to reciprocate and so you cannot blame them for reciprocating if FIFA decide to stop them from participating then their bias. But I’m thinking Iran may decide not to participate anymore since the United States are part of the host.

US is the host in the current world cup. So it's undeniably true if Iran seems to miss the current WC. I just got an update if FIFA has ordered Iraq to travel to turki, then go to Mexico for to take the play-off. However, Iraq has rejected it caused by the close of their airspace due to the escalation happened with Iran.
However, their FA is requesting FA to delay the whole WC, which i think it's impossible to happen.

Beside that this also confirms how Iran's spot is being taken by Iraq. So we will not UEA to attend to WC as Iraq seems the official team to replace Iran. So we have a new candidate for a available spot given up by Iran.
What a lucky moment for Iraq caused by they able to attend at WC. Meanwhile very painful for Iran caused by they prepared for years, but unable to play in the spot that they deserve.

[retreat]

I have been seeing those talks lately but for now it still feels like a lot of speculation FIFA usually tries to keep politics from affecting the tournament and will likely push for Iran to participate if they qualify.  If anything changes they will be probably disqualified until then it is best to wait for an official statement rather than relying on rumors.

If that's the case, why was Russia banned, while the US and Israel committed similarly egregious acts and still participated in the World Cup? This demonstrates FIFA's double standards and its failure to keep politics out of the tournament. So, if Iran refuses to participate despite their worsening political situation with the US and Israel, it's perfectly justified, as FIFA as a sporting body has completely failed and is riddled with political interference.

[Rikafip]

One of the reason why World Cup is usually played is to bring nations together and the motive is for unity.

That may have been the case in the past, but now the sole purpose of World Cup is profit, and nothing else. Every FIFA decision in the last couple of edecades just confirms that, and especially the recent ones like giving Qatar WC, expanding the number of the teams or Trump getting FIFA Peace Prize lol.

If that's the case, why was Russia banned, while the US and Israel committed similarly egregious acts and still participated in the World Cup?

Double standards, plain and simple.

[Sithara007]

If that's the case, why was Russia banned, while the US and Israel committed similarly egregious acts and still participated in the World Cup? This demonstrates FIFA's double standards and its failure to keep politics out of the tournament. So, if Iran refuses to participate despite their worsening political situation with the US and Israel, it's perfectly justified, as FIFA as a sporting body has completely failed and is riddled with political interference.

Asking Iran to play their matches in the US while Iran is being attacked by the same country is ridiculous. Imagine what will happen if the reverse was true. Will the United States ever agree to tour Iran to play football matches there? And it is not just the FIFA. The same is being done by other sports bodies such as IOC, IBF, FIVB and FIH. And the situation has become much worse after Trump became the POTUS. And the most unfortunate part is that he still has three more years left in this term. And even worse are some of the European losers, such as Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron.

[cande86]

Why would FIFA remove Iran from the World Cup? That option is not on the table and has never been. This is going to be Iran's decision and considering that, for example, the USA already denied the visa to the Iranian delegation when there was the draw, I'm pretty sure Iran will choose not to participate in the World Cup. It's always sad when political decisions override sport achievements but I really don't believe will see Iran playing in the World Cup at this point.

This is not an option that is in fact up to FIFA, they have done nothing wrong to deserve the exclusion, this is clearly a fact due to political decisions that certainly do not concern FIFA, but they make agreements with certain nations to the detriment of others so i would not be surprised if there was some hitch underneath

[Ale88]

Why would FIFA remove Iran from the World Cup? That option is not on the table and has never been. This is going to be Iran's decision and considering that, for example, the USA already denied the visa to the Iranian delegation when there was the draw, I'm pretty sure Iran will choose not to participate in the World Cup. It's always sad when political decisions override sport achievements but I really don't believe will see Iran playing in the World Cup at this point.

This is not an option that is in fact up to FIFA, they have done nothing wrong to deserve the exclusion, this is clearly a fact due to political decisions that certainly do not concern FIFA, but they make agreements with certain nations to the detriment of others so i would not be surprised if there was some hitch underneath

So, are you somehow suggesting that FIFA would find an excuse to exclude Iran from the World Cup while keeping (of course) the USA? Because I really don't see how they could justify excluding the country that got attacked (let's leave outside Iran's political situation which was/is a mess) while keeping the country that attacked them? Because that would be too much even for FIFA. This situation will probably solve by itself because Iran will announce their withdrawing from the competition.

[$crypto$]

Heimo Schirgi --- FIFA's chief operating officer said it is too big a deal to postpone the world cup, meaning there is too much money in it so no matter what happens with the US-IRAN war the tournament will continue.

Indeed, the World Cup is now impossible to postpone, so FIFA has a lot to lose even if they don't promote peace, I don't know exactly how Iran's participation will be, but I will wait for more news.

https://x.com/FCGeopolitics/status/2031321754342240287

[KTChampions]

So, are you somehow suggesting that FIFA would find an excuse to exclude Iran from the World Cup while keeping (of course) the USA? Because I really don't see how they could justify excluding the country that got attacked (let's leave outside Iran's political situation which was/is a mess) while keeping the country that attacked them? Because that would be too much even for FIFA. This situation will probably solve by itself because Iran will announce their withdrawing from the competition.

I don't think Iran is ready to solve other people's problems. I'd guess that if they don't go to the World Cup, they'll announce it literally at the last minute, or even boycott the competition altogether so the organizers don't have time to resolve the situation or find a replacement. It seems to me that this would be the most rational behavior - why make life easier for scoundrels and corrupt officials? The unexpected breakdown of the games' structure will once again remind everyone (perhaps by summer the war will end and everyone will begin to pretend that nothing happened) of how everything was.

[8rch7]

I have been seeing those talks lately but for now it still feels like a lot of speculation FIFA usually tries to keep politics from affecting the tournament and will likely push for Iran to participate if they qualify.  If anything changes they will be probably disqualified until then it is best to wait for an official statement rather than relying on rumors.

If that's the case, why was Russia banned, while the US and Israel committed similarly egregious acts and still participated in the World Cup? This demonstrates FIFA's double standards and its failure to keep politics out of the tournament. So, if Iran refuses to participate despite their worsening political situation with the US and Israel, it's perfectly justified, as FIFA as a sporting body has completely failed and is riddled with political interference.

FIFA have double standart reason learning from faster punishment decision banning Rusia after few moment their military invasion to Ukraine, but difference thing what did by Israel and United State when their militery attacking Iran and previously invasion tl Venezuela. FIFA just releasing an official announcement about United State still safe become the host of World Cup 2026 and forgetting what did by United State after invasion to several countries.
I don't know how terrible of World Cup 2026 Iran release will walk out and several top Europe national team have planning to withdraw feom World Cup 2026.

[Ale88]

So, are you somehow suggesting that FIFA would find an excuse to exclude Iran from the World Cup while keeping (of course) the USA? Because I really don't see how they could justify excluding the country that got attacked (let's leave outside Iran's political situation which was/is a mess) while keeping the country that attacked them? Because that would be too much even for FIFA. This situation will probably solve by itself because Iran will announce their withdrawing from the competition.

I don't think Iran is ready to solve other people's problems. I'd guess that if they don't go to the World Cup, they'll announce it literally at the last minute, or even boycott the competition altogether so the organizers don't have time to resolve the situation or find a replacement. It seems to me that this would be the most rational behavior - why make life easier for scoundrels and corrupt officials? The unexpected breakdown of the games' structure will once again remind everyone (perhaps by summer the war will end and everyone will begin to pretend that nothing happened) of how everything was.

Of course they can also choose to go down that route but in that case I wouldn't be surprised to see a 5-10 year ban for Iran for the next World Cups. If Iran want to withdraw the participation they are free to do it of course, FIFA are not pushing Iran out. At the same time it's unrealistic to think that FIFA will remove the USA, it'll never happen.

[pewboy]

I don't think Iran is ready to solve other people's problems. I'd guess that if they don't go to the World Cup, they'll announce it literally at the last minute, or even boycott the competition altogether so the organizers don't have time to resolve the situation or find a replacement. It seems to me that this would be the most rational behavior - why make life easier for scoundrels and corrupt officials? The unexpected breakdown of the games' structure will once again remind everyone (perhaps by summer the war will end and everyone will begin to pretend that nothing happened) of how everything was.

Iran's problems are caused by some internal problems, which all countries have. Of course, there are more with dictatorships. Clearly, these countries are unstable and America, which never minds its own business, had to intervene. It seems to me that they want to intervene at all costs. i would still let them participate in the World Cup.

[chinhar]

Asking Iran to play their matches in the US while Iran is being attacked by the same country is ridiculous. Imagine what will happen if the reverse was true. Will the United States ever agree to tour Iran to play football matches there? And it is not just the FIFA. The same is being done by other sports bodies such as IOC, IBF, FIVB and FIH. And the situation has become much worse after Trump became the POTUS. And the most unfortunate part is that he still has three more years left in this term. And even worse are some of the European losers, such as Friedrich Merz and Emmanuel Macron.

The ridiculous thing is that Russia has been sanctioned and cannot participate in anything, while the USA and Israel, the aggressors, remember, can do whatever they want. Don't the rules apply to them?

This has to stop, they've really been a pain in the ass.

[banana33]

FIFA have double standart reason learning from faster punishment decision banning Rusia after few moment their military invasion to Ukraine, but difference thing what did by Israel and United State when their militery attacking Iran and previously invasion tl Venezuela. FIFA just releasing an official announcement about United State still safe become the host of World Cup 2026 and forgetting what did by United State after invasion to several countries.
I don't know how terrible of World Cup 2026 Iran release will walk out and several top Europe national team have planning to withdraw feom World Cup 2026.

FIFA cannot afford to make decisions like this, they must let those who want to participate and those who deserve to participate, the World Cup has become something organised at the table for at least 10 years and is no longer very credible, it has lost its creativity for a very long time and it shows.

[bitLeap]

FIFA have double standart reason learning from faster punishment decision banning Rusia after few moment their military invasion to Ukraine, but difference thing what did by Israel and United State when their militery attacking Iran and previously invasion tl Venezuela. FIFA just releasing an official announcement about United State still safe become the host of World Cup 2026 and forgetting what did by United State after invasion to several countries.
I don't know how terrible of World Cup 2026 Iran release will walk out and several top Europe national team have planning to withdraw feom World Cup 2026.

FIFA cannot afford to make decisions like this, they must let those who want to participate and those who deserve to participate, the World Cup has become something organised at the table for at least 10 years and is no longer very credible, it has lost its creativity for a very long time and it shows.

This World Cup is sure to face many obstacles, not just FIFA policies, but also the ongoing conflicts that have impacted each team's confidence in performing comfortably and safely. It's no surprise, then, that there are rumors that several teams have withdrawn from the competition, feeling that the conflicts could ruin the enjoyment of the World Cup and threaten the safety of their players.

Who should be held accountable for this? We can ask the US and its allies, who continue to undermine the world.

[7juju]

They are the first to attack them and what they are doing right now is to reciprocate and so you cannot blame them for reciprocating if FIFA decide to stop them from participating then their bias. But I’m thinking Iran may decide not to participate anymore since the United States are part of the host.

That's the right thing for Iran to do, they should voluntarily withdraw from the world cup. Even if the war ends before the world cup kicks off and Iran makes it to the world cup, people of the United States won't accept them wholeheartedly. They killed US soldiers and that won't be forgiven easily. No Matter how FIFA tries to make it look like the sport is not associated with political events, we know deep down that it's not entirely true. If I were to be the president of Iran, I won't allow my players participate in this edition of FIFA world cup because anything can happen irrespective of the promises that are being made by FIFA and US president.

[Slow death]

I have been seeing those talks lately but for now it still feels like a lot of speculation FIFA usually tries to keep politics from affecting the tournament and will likely push for Iran to participate if they qualify.  If anything changes they will be probably disqualified until then it is best to wait for an official statement rather than relying on rumors.

Before we say things like this, we have to analyze the actions and the events surrounding. US is hosting the world cup and Us is having a serious war with Iran, do you think Iran will go and play in US? US will also be afraid of suicide bombing by Iranian revolutionaries, and Iranians are not on the stable mine for now. Many have render homeless. Players have scattered around the middle East. So it will be hard for them to participate.

This problem in Iran has been going on for many years, and honestly, I don't believe they want to get along with other countries. I don't believe they take football and other sports seriously. When I say "they," I'm referring to the Iranian government. The players and coaches may be passionate about football and want to play in the World Cup, but unfortunately, they have a very problematic government that wouldn't hesitate to blackmail the players into doing bad things in the USA.

And the US officials know this very well. So, even if Iran participated in the World Cup, they would be extremely closely watched. They would probably deploy thousands of police and military personnel to monitor the entire Iranian delegation.

If I were a US official, I would do that, and they would also monitor all Iranian citizens who want to watch the games. I don't know if they will be allowed to enter the USA. But if they go, then they shouldn't expect trustworthy treatment; they will be treated as suspects, and rightfully so, through the fault of their own government.

[KTChampions]

I don't think Iran is ready to solve other people's problems. I'd guess that if they don't go to the World Cup, they'll announce it literally at the last minute, or even boycott the competition altogether so the organizers don't have time to resolve the situation or find a replacement. It seems to me that this would be the most rational behavior - why make life easier for scoundrels and corrupt officials? The unexpected breakdown of the games' structure will once again remind everyone (perhaps by summer the war will end and everyone will begin to pretend that nothing happened) of how everything was.

Of course they can also choose to go down that route but in that case I wouldn't be surprised to see a 5-10 year ban for Iran for the next World Cups. If Iran want to withdraw the participation they are free to do it of course, FIFA are not pushing Iran out. At the same time it's unrealistic to think that FIFA will remove the USA, it'll never happen.

As if such a ban could be any problem for Iran. Why should they think about some distant prospects if things are done here and now. Plus, FIFA is a corrupt, vile organization, as soon as the situation calms down, they will immediately back down. Regarding the US, you're overestimating their importance in football. If Europe takes a strong stance against it (unfortunately, there hasn't been much progress so far, but many countries are already openly saying the US is violating international laws and waging an aggressive war), even to the point of boycotting, then the US will be kicked out, as a World Cup without Europe is an oxymoron.