Iran’s football chief: 2026 World Cup belongs to a nation that opposed Zionist atrocities

Tehran, IRNA — Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, in a message to his Spanish counterpart, congratulates the team on its 2026 World Cup victory, noting that the championship trophy goes to a nation that stood against Zionist crimes.

In his letter to Rafael Louzán, Taj appreciated the committed and courageous actions of the Spanish people and government in opposing the crimes and occupation of the Zionist regime and congratulated them on their victory at the 2026 World Cup.
He noted that Spain’s victory is a magnificent manifestation of the will, merit, solidarity, and resilience of a nation that has blended football with beauty, courage, and the spirit of chivalry.
The world rejoiced at Spain’s championship not only because of the brilliant performance and footballing merit of the team, but because this cup belonged to a nation that did not remain silent against injustice in one of the most important and difficult moral tests of the contemporary world and bravely raised its voice in support of the oppressed Palestinians against the Israeli crimes, he stated.
Spain stands at the pinnacle of world football at a time when the clear, humane, and courageous positions of its people and government in opposing the crimes and occupation of the Zionist regime have earned the respect of the world’s freedom-seekers, Taj said.
Undoubtedly, football reaches its highest status when, in addition to showcasing human talent and ability, it serves as a messenger of friendship, justice, peace, and solidarity among nations, he stressed.
The Spanish national football team managed to defeat Argentina 1–0 in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing the championship title.
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