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Iran cannot participate in World Cup, says sports minister

Speaking on Iranian state television, Donyamali said the current situation makes participation impossible

Update : 11 Mar 2026, 07:59 PM

Iran will not be able to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup due to the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States, the country’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said.

Speaking on Iranian state television, Donyamali said the current situation makes participation impossible. It remains unclear what impact Iran’s absence would have on the tournament.

 

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