Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says
“Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” Donyamali said
“Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist“
March 11, 2026 18:01
TEHRAN: Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.
