Cut straight to the action with the latest highlights from the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Iran will travel to Mexico on Saturday, June 6 ahead of the 2026 World Cup, despite currently lacking visas for Mexico or the United States.

Mexico has offered to host Iran’s national football team during the 2026 World Cup after the United States refused overnight stays on its territory. President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico has “no problem” accommodating the squad as it travels for its matches.

New Zealand return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010, but Belgium are the favourites in Group G. Joining them are Egypt, who seek a first World Cup win and Iran, who face an uncertain campaign against the backdrop of the ongoing war.

FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States, the national soccer federation claimed

USA and IR Iran have faced each other in 2 matches in FIFA World Cup, 2026. Out of these 2 games , USA have won 1 whereas IR Iran have come out victorious on 1 occasion .