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Iran Pulls Out of 2026 World Cup
Iran withdrew from the 2026 FIFA World Cup over security concerns following US-Israeli airstrikes and the killing of its Supreme Leader, affecting group-stage matches in the U.S.
- Iran's sports minister confirmed Iran will not participate in FIFA World Cup 2026, citing security concerns related to the United States.
- The withdrawal follows a US-Israeli wave of airstrikes that began on Feb. 28, during which Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed and succeeded by Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Iran had been scheduled to play New Zealand in Inglewood on June 15, Belgium on June 21, and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke issued humanitarian visas to two more players on Tuesday as seven members of Iran's women's soccer team have chosen to remain in Australia.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said earlier this week that President Donald Trump told him the Iranian team would be welcome to compete in the United States, and Trump has recently sought to engage with FIFA.
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