First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation Mahdi Mohammadnabi addresses the media during a training session at the Iranian team's base camp in Antalya on May 19, 2026. Iran's national football team arrived in Turkey on May 19, 2026 for a training camp and to complete visa applications ahead of the 2026 World Cup, AFP correspondents said. (Photo by Oner SAN / AFP via Getty Images)