sports
March 11, 2026
IRANIAN MINISTER OF SPORTS: Our national team cannot play at the World Football Championship
"Due to the evil actions they took against Iran, they imposed two wars on us in just eight or nine months and killed and martyred thousands of our people, it is definitely impossible for us to participate in the World Cup," Donjamali told Iranian state television.
TL;DR
- Iran's Minister of Sports, Ahmad Donjamali, announced the country's withdrawal from the World Cup.
- The reason cited for withdrawal is "evil actions" by the United States, including two wars and numerous casualties.
- Donjamali expressed concerns about the safety of Iranian players in the US.
- FIFA expects Iran to participate and has received assurances from US President Donald Trump regarding player entry.
- The article mentions potential cancellations and postponements of sports events due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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