Iran rejects 2026 FIFA World Cup participation: Sports minister cites Khamenei assassination and US host role as reasons
Iran has officially ruled out competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali delivering a firm rejection tied to the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. Ahmad Donyamali’s statement In a statement broadcast on state television Wednesday, Donyamali pointed directly to the US-led actions that resulted in the death…