Iran May Miss 2026 FIFA World Cup After Minister Hints Withdrawal 

Iran may not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the country’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali, who seemingly confirmed the decision on Wednesday. The tournament, organized by FIFA, is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with kickoff scheduled for June 11th to July 16th 2026. The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle Easy following airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel that reportedly killed Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali…Continue reading with a subscriptionSubscribe for full access to every story.Subscribe - M85/monthAlready a subscriber? Sign in Advertisement ...