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FIFA World Cup COO says tournament 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

9 Mar, 13:39 — 10 Mar, 07:50
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cbcHigh8h ago

FIFA World Cup COO says tournament 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

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hinduMostly Factual4h ago

World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is ‘too big’ to be postponed amid global turmoil

Schirgi said FIFA is in constant contact with Iran's soccer federation for updates, but he wouldn't share any details about those conversations

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YahooMostly Factual5h ago

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Iraq’s men’s national soccer team is just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years – in theory. Events far beyond their control have reinforced the adage that the last mile is often the hardest.

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rte-newsMostly Factual1h ago

FIFA say World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Iran war

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said the World Cup is "too big" and that the 2026 tournament will go on as planned despite ongoing conflict in the Middle ⁠East.

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Daily Star BDMixed4h ago

World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict: FIFA COO - The Daily Star

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