Here is Iran's World Cup group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.

Iran has become one of the World Cup’s biggest talking points for reasons that have little to do with soccer. The country’s strained relationship with the United States, one of the tournament hosts, and the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies toward Iranian citizens have already created significant challenges for Team Melli.

Speculation has surrounded Iran's participation in the tournament ever since the U.S. and Israeli launched strikes on the country.

Iran’s national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal travelled to Iran's training base in Turkey and spent time following their final tournament preparations

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