Iran become seventh team to qualify for World Cup 2026 – but may not be allowed to play in it

IRAN have become the latest team to qualify for next year’s World Cup.

However, the Asian nation may not even be allowed to play in it.

AFPIran have become the latest team to reach the 2026 World Cup[/caption] GettyThe Asian nation may not be able to play in it next year[/caption]

Two goals from Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi saw Iran draw 2-2 against Uzbekistan on Monday.

The result sealed Iran’s place at the 2026 World Cup, their fourth finals in a row and their seventh in total.