Iran's soccer chief has made it clear that the national team has no plans to boycott the FIFA World Cup, even if it is unable to travel to the United States for its matches. Instead, Iran is actively engaging in negotiations with FIFA to potentially move its group stage games, which are currently scheduled to take place in the US. Despite the conflicts that have arisen between Iran and the United States since late February, the team is preparing earnestly for the tournament.

The Iranian national team is slated to commence its World Cup journey with a match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in California. The tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, will be hosted across the US, Canada, and Mexico. While the schedule currently has Iran playing all its group matches in the US, Mehdi Taj, Iran's soccer chief, has stated that the country is looking into alternatives to ensure their participation is not hindered by the political circumstances.

Iran’s qualification for the World Cup has historically represented a significant achievement for the country. Still, the current geopolitical atmosphere has cast uncertainty over its participation in events held on US soil. As the negotiations with FIFA are ongoing, the outcome of these discussions will be pivotal in determining Iran's path forward in the tournament and will likely attract international attention given the political implications involved.