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Iran's participation in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup is in jeopardy due to escalating conflicts with the United States, particularly following the recent killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While discussions are ongoing within Iran's football federation about their involvement, uncertainty looms over whether the team will travel to the U. S. for the tournament amidst heightened tensions.
Iran supporters cheer during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers between Iran and the North Korea at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran on June 10, 2025
Credit: AFP/ Atta Kenare
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