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Why Iran cannot participate in the World Cup

  • By: Mason Goodfellow
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WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Draw assistant Tom Brady, Draw assistant Shaquille O’Neal, Co-Conductor Samantha Johnson, FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, Draw assistant Aaron Judge and Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky stand on stage as Iran is illuminated on the screen during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Iran says it cannot take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader in its ongoing war.

Here’s a breakdown of why Iran says they are not participating in this year’s tournament and what may happen to their spot.

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