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Amid Conflict, Iran Exits FIFA World Cup 2026: Who Could Replace Them?
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Iran Quits FIFA World Cup 2026 Over US Strike; Who Will Replace Them?
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11-03-2026, 20:56
Iran Quits FIFA World Cup 2026 Over US Strike; Who Will Replace Them?
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Iran withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's killing in a US strike amid conflict with Israel.
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Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali cited the US assassination of their leader as the reason, especially with matches in US cities.
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An Asian Football Confederation (AFC) team is expected to replace Iran; UAE and Iraq are top contenders.
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Iraq could qualify via play-offs or replace Iran, being ranked higher than UAE.
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Italy is also a possibility if FIFA selects the highest-ranked non-qualifying team globally.
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