01/03/2026
Iran 🇮🇷 is considering withdrawing from the World Cup following Israel/USA 🇮🇱🇺🇸 strikes 🚀 today that reportedly k!ll£d over 50 people. ❌ 🥺
The strike reportedly led to the d£ath of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to Iranian media, 51 schoolgirls were k!ll£d and 60 injur£d when a girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, was destr0y£d by the strike.
⚠️ All of Iran’s three group-stage games are scheduled to be played in the United States, and the team now feels it may not be safe to participate.
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Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is uncertain due to the recent US-Israel military strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Iranian Football Federation's president, Mehdi Taj, stated it's "unlikely" they'll participate, citing safety concerns and the ongoing conflict.
Iran had qualified for the tournament, scheduled to take place in the US, Mexico, and Canada, and was drawn into Group G with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. If Iran withdraws, potential replacements could be Iraq or the United Arab Emirates.
FIFA is monitoring the situation and prioritizing a safe tournament for all participants. The organization has contingency plans in place, including replacing Iran with the next highest-ranked team from the Asian qualifying process.
