Tehran to host Iran, N. Korea match in 2026 WC qualifier

The national Iranian men’s footabll team known as Team Melli are scheduled to host North Korea on June 10. Before that, Amir Ghalenoei’s Iran will face Qatar at Lusail Stadium in Doha on June 5.

The match was originally set to be held in Mashhad’s Imam Reza Stadium, but the football federation confirmed that the venue has been changed to Tehran.

Iran have already secured their place in the 2026 World Cup.

MNA