Image Credit: Getty Images The 2026 World Cup is approaching this summer, and among the countries expected to compete is Iran. However, the ongoing conflict between the nation and the United States and Israel has raised questions about Iran's potential role in the event. Here is what both the U.S. and Iran said about the latter's World Cup opportunity. When Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup? The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament will take place from June 11, 2026, to July 19, 2026. It will be jointly hosted by three countries - the U.S.