FFIRI president Mehdi Taj told sports portal Varzesh3 that the national team cannot look forward to the World Cup with hope after the bombardment. He stated that the team’s ability to play in the United States remains unclear amid the ongoing conflict.
Iran’s FFIRI Uncertain About World Cup Play Amid US-Israel Bombardment
Iran’s football federation president Mehdi Taj has said the national team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States is uncertain following recent US and Israeli bombardments.