The US - Iran war has also affected the World Cup! The official statement came...
The impact of the US and Israeli attacks in Iran is also reflected in sports. While the future of the Iranian National Team, which qualified for the 2026 World Cup, in the tournament to be held in the USA is a matter of curiosity, the head of the federation made a statement on the subject. Here are the details...
Mehdi Taj, President of the Iranian Football Federation, made a statement to Iranian state television in Tehran, explaining the federation's position on the conflict with Israel and the United States since last night.
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MATCHES IN AMERICA
Having qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Iran must play three matches on US soil: On June 15 in Los Angeles against New Zealand, on June 21 in the same city against Belgium and finally on June 26 in Seattle against Egypt.
'UNLIKELY'
"It is unlikely that we will be able to look forward to and participate in the World Cup because of what is happening today and the attack by the United States, but it is the sports authorities who will decide on this," the federation president said, commenting on Iran's participation in the tournament.
WELL-KNOWN PLAYERS
On the other hand, the head of the Iranian football federation confirmed the suspension of the league until further notice. Former Super League players such as Enzo Crivelli, Moussa Djenepo, Duckens Nazon as well as former Barcelona player Munir El Haddadi are playing in Iran. The players are expected to leave Iran shortly.
