Iran's government has yet to confirm whether its national football team will travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali stating that participation depends on guarantees of player safety. The decision rests with the government and the Supreme National Security Council, amid a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan between Tehran and Washington following a US-Israeli military conflict against Iran that began in late February. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that Iran will compete, noting the team has qualified and its players wish to play, while Iran's scheduled group-stage matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt are all set to be held on US soil.