According to a statement from the Iranian Football Federation cited by the BBC, Iran also wants assurances that its team will receive enhanced security during the tournament and that respect for the Iranian flag and national anthem will be maintained.
“All players and technical staff, especially those who served their military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, should be granted visas without problems,” Football Federation President Mehdi Taj told Iranian media, according to a report in the Independent.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has repeatedly stated that Iran will participate in the World Cup and play in the U.S. “because we have to unite. We have to bring people together.”
The latest comments were made after the president of the Iranian Football Federation was denied entry to Canada to attend a congress on the competition.