Middle East Crisis Threatens Iran's 2026 World Cup Participation

Vague FIFA regulations leave the door open for replacement teams from the Asian Football Confederation if Iran withdraws from the 2026 World Cup tournament.

Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the participation of Iran in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup has been thrown into doubt. According to reports, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are viewed as the most likely beneficiaries should Iran decide to withdraw from the tournament.

FIFA's general secretary, Mattias Grafström, has stated that the organization's

Iran's Withdrawal Could See Iraq or UAE Compete at World Cup

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