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The response will not reassure Iranian fans. With their participation in the 2026 World Cup uncertain, despite having duly qualified, due to the tense geopolitical situation between Iran and the United States, Team Melli could soon announce their withdrawal from the summer tournament.
One thing is certain: this issue is of absolutely no concern to Donald Trump. "I couldn't care less," the US president reportedly said, according to Politico. "I think Iran is a very weakened country. They're on their last legs," he added, leaving the sporting topic far behind in favor of politics.
As a reminder, the Iranian Football Federation was still considering on Sunday, the day after Operation Epic Fury, a joint operation by the United States and Israel that led to the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whether to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America from June 11 to July 19. "Given what happened today and this attack by the United States, it is unlikely that we can calmly consider the World Cup," said Mehdi Taj, the federation's president.
Iran absent from FIFA planning summit
The Israeli media outlet N12 had even gone so far as to claim that the decision had been made. According to journalist Ben Goldfriend, Iran's withdrawal was expected to be announced as early as Sunday. However, no official confirmation has yet been made, including by FIFA.
On the other hand, Iran was notably absent from the World Cup planning summit organized by the body in Atlanta earlier this week, reinforcing doubts about its participation, while Israeli-American strikes continue this Wednesday in the Islamic Republic, as do retaliatory shots carried out by Iran in the Persian Gulf.
Drawn into Group G, Team Melli was scheduled to face New Zealand (June 15), Belgium (June 21), and Egypt (June 26) in the group stage, with matches to be held in Los Angeles and Seattle. Should Iran withdraw, they could be replaced by the United Arab Emirates or Iraq, depending on the outcome of the intercontinental playoffs.
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