2026 World Cup: Iran withdraws from participation following US attacks on its soil

News Tank Football - Paris - News #433799 - Published on 12/03/26 at 11:00 - Updated on 13/03/26 at 16:24
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Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup against Uzbekistan (2-2), on 25/03/2025 - ©  FIFA

"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the 2026 World Cup," said Ahmad Donyamali, Iran's Minister of Sport, to the Iranian state television regarding his country's participation in the competition co-hosted by the United States (with Canada and Mexico), on 11/03/2026.

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Iran qualified for the 2026 World Cup against Uzbekistan (2-2), on 25/03/2025 - ©  FIFA

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