I know there's death afoot and things far more important than sport, but this makes me so sad. I've been to multiple WCs and it's a celebration of humanity on a planet-wide scale. It's THE MOST fun. Disappointing that today's leaders have sullied that for the world.
Iran out of the World Cup? ๐โ
Sports minister Ahmad Donyamali told state TV that Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the United States launched airstrikes alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's three group games will be in the US.