Iran's Minister of Sport, Ahmad Donyamali, has threatened to withdraw from the World Cup being co-hosted by the United States, citing the conflict between the two countries. FIFA is now considering replacing Iran in the tournament, which will begin in the U.S., Mexico and Canada in early June. A withdrawal would be governed by Article Six of FIFA's World Cup regulations, which allows FIFA to call up any team it chooses to fill the void. FIFA's decision to replace Iran is expected to be made after the final playoffs are completed, with a decision expected until early April. The potential replacement for Iran is uncertain given the circumstances surrounding the conflict.