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. PREMIUM 2026 Fifa World Cup will be the biggest and most expensive Mexico brings history, culture and energy to the expanded 2026 tournament stage. PREMIUM 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 Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya 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 PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM 2026 Fifa World Cup will be the biggest and most expensive Mexico brings history, culture and energy to the expanded 2026 tournament stage.
PREMIUM Charles Nyende: 2026 Fifa World Cup draw stirs up football fever Even without Kenya, I am already excited about the 2026 World Cup.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
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IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
