Iran plans to boycott World Cup in US but will participate in 2026 event

Iran’s national football team, despite qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, plans to boycott matches in the United States due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. The Iranian Football Federation is negotiating with FIFA to relocate their matches to Mexico. Iran will participate in a four-nation tournament in Turkey ahead of the World Cup, amid concerns for player safety, with FIFA stressing its duty to ensure the safety of all participants.

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