Airstrikes Cast Shadow Over Iran's World Cup 2026 Involvement
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Iran's World Cup Participation in Doubt After Airstrikes, Leader's Death
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News18•01-03-2026, 13:24
Iran's World Cup Participation in Doubt After Airstrikes, Leader's Death
•Reports suggest Iran may withdraw from FIFA World Cup 2026 following alleged US and Israeli airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
•Iran had secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup, drawn in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.
•The US and Israel launched an offensive across Iran, leading to retaliatory strikes by Tehran targeting US bases in the Middle East and Israel.
•Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj stated, "it is unlikely that we can look forward to the cup" after the attacks.
•FIFA general secretary Mattias Grafstrom confirmed monitoring developments, emphasizing a safe World Cup with all teams participating.