Iran pulls out of FIFA World Cup due to 'wicked attacks' from US military
Published on March 11, 2026.
Iran has withdrawn from the FIFA World Cup due to "wicked attacks" from the US, according to Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali. The country's soccer team players are not safe in the United States. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the Iranian team is welcome to participate in the tournament. The U.S. is hosting the tournament from June 11 to 19.
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