Iran World Cup participation in doubt after US-Israeli strikes

The future of Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in jeopardy as military conflict between the Islamic Republic and a U.S.-Israeli coalition escalates. Following a weekend of intense aerial bombardment that claimed the life of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian sports officials suggested the national team, known as Team Melli, may […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie