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Minister announces shocking decision: Will Iran not participate in the World Cup?
It is becoming increasingly likely that the Iranian national football team will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States of America.
11 Mar, 14:10 — 11 Mar, 16:15
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Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual8d ago
Iran sports minister announces nation cannot participate in 2026 World Cup due to current war
Citing the ongoing airstrikes on Iran launched by the United States and Israel, the nation’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali announced on television Wednesday that Iran cannot “participate” in the 2026 World Cup. The United States, along with Mexico and Canada, is set to host the World Cup later this year. Speaking on Iranian television, Donyamali […]
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First report: n1-bih · 11 Mar, 13:20|Full coverage: 4 · 3h|Window: 3h
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