Referring to the absence of diplomatic relations between Iran and the US, Baghaei said Iran’s Interests Section in Washington is fully prepared to provide the necessary assistance.
When asked about negotiations, Baghaei declined to comment, saying: “For now, we are focused on sports.”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
Iran is scheduled to play two matches in Los Angeles against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21, before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
The US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering retaliation from Tehran against Israel and US assets in the Gulf, as well as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended by US President Donald Trump without a set deadline.
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