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Iran Quits FIFA World Cup 2026 Over US Strike; Who Will Replace Them?

Iran's men's football team withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026. Image: AFP

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Firstpost•11-03-2026, 20:56

Iran Quits FIFA World Cup 2026 Over US Strike; Who Will Replace Them?

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

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