Iran Announces Withdrawal from 2026 World Cup in the United States
Iran has announced it will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The decision was confirmed by Iran’s Minister of Sport, Ahmad Donyamali, who said the country cannot take part in a tournament partly hosted by the U.S. amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Speaking on state television, the minister...
