Iran Withdraws from 2026 World Cup Amid Rising Tensions
Published on: March 11, 2026, 6:57 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Iran will not participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel that killed its leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The escalating conflict in the Gulf region and security concerns have compelled Iran to withdraw from the tournament, as announced by sports minister Ahmad Donyamali.
