The possibility of Iran not sending a team to the 2026 World Cup appears to be growing larger by the day as FIFA and the Iranians hold firm in their positions. That leaves the sides at a standoff with Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian federation, saying his country won’t travel to the United States because of the war involving Iran, the U.S. and Israel. The only country that could be excluded is one that merely carries the title of ‘host’”yet lacks the ability to provide security for the teams participating in this global event.”
Author: Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post
Published at: 2026-03-17 23:27:44
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