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 Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise PREMIUM Isaac Wanjohi: Barefoot boy who shared his light with the world 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 Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
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 Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals.
Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years.
PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
