Iran's participation in Seattle World Cup match up in the air following US strikes
Published on March 1, 2026.
The future of the FIFA Men's World Cup, including a match scheduled to be held in Seattle, is uncertain following the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran. The president of Iran's soccer federation, Mehdi Taj, stated that he doesn't know if the national team can play matches in the U.S. The World Cup is set to take place on June 26 at Seattle Stadium. Fans from Iran have already been banned from entering the US under a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. Security plans for the World Cup include several agencies, local, state, and federal, coordinating intelligence to monitor potential threats.
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