Caption for the landscape image: Iran can write their football history in America Saturday, May 02, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Iran players celebrate a goal during the friendly football match against Kenya at Azadi Stadium in Tehran on March 28, 2023. Photo credit: AFP By Charles Nyende Sub Editor NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: As matters stand, the Iranians have declared they are fully prepared to participate.The fact that Iran has played in six previous World Cups speaks volumes about their pedigree. That politics and sports should not mix is a fallacy. Think of the disruptive Olympic Games boycotts of the 1980s fueled by geopolitical tensions between the America-led West and the Russia-led East. 2026 Fifa World Cup will be the biggest and most expensive Mexico brings history, culture and energy to the expanded 2026 tournament stage. Charles Nyende: 2026 Fifa World Cup draw stirs up football fever Even without Kenya, I am already excited about the 2026 World Cup. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenya Lionesses hunt for victory on Nairobi home turf PREMIUM Kenya's teenage judoka Kulova down, but far from out PREMIUM Bayern v Ajax: Premium tickets available PREMIUM Why Fifa gave Mariga-called NEC meeting a red card Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
2026 Fifa World Cup will be the biggest and most expensive Mexico brings history, culture and energy to the expanded 2026 tournament stage.
Charles Nyende: 2026 Fifa World Cup draw stirs up football fever Even without Kenya, I am already excited about the 2026 World Cup.
Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine.
Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation.
PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
