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Iran will not participate in the World Cup in the United States: announcement by the Minister of Sport | Goal.com UK

https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/iran-will-not-participate-in-the-world-cup-in-the-united-states-announcement-by-the-minister-of-sport/blta4fe9896c9a7042dhttps://www.the-sun.com/sport/16069238/iran-not-compete-world-cup-us-conflict/https://www.si.com/mx/futbol/iran-descarta-jugar-mundial-2026-guerra-estados-unidos
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Iran will not participate in the World Cup in the United States: announcement by the Minister of Sport | Goal.com UK Open in Goal.com
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  • Iran will not participate in the World Cup 2026 in the United States due to safety concerns and political tensions with the US, signaling a likely withdrawal.
  • FIFA may replace Iran by nominating a new country to enter a group with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand as contingency planning.
  • UAE could be fast-tracked into the World Cup as a replacement option after Iran's boycott, given they finished second to Iran in qualification.

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Iran will not compete at World Cup, claims sports minister amid US conflict

https://www.the-sun.com/sport/16069238/iran-not-compete-world-cup-us-conflict/The-sun.com
Iran will not compete at World Cup, claims sports minister amid US conflict

Irán descarta jugar el Mundial 2026 por guerra con Estados Unidos

https://www.si.com/mx/futbol/iran-descarta-jugar-mundial-2026-guerra-estados-unidosSi.com
Irán descarta jugar el Mundial 2026 por guerra con Estados Unidos

World Cup 2026: Iran's sports minister says nation can 'under no circumstances' participate in this summer's tournament

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13518231/world-cup-2026-irans-sports-minister-says-nation-can-under-no-circumstances-participate-in-this-summers-tournamentSkysports.com
World Cup 2026: Iran's sports minister says nation can 'under no circumstances' participate in this summer's tournament

Iran pulling out of 2026 FIFA World Cup amid conflict with US, sports minister says

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Iran pulling out of 2026 FIFA World Cup amid conflict with US, sports minister says

Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/3/11/iran-cannot-participate-in-the-fifa-world-cup-sports-minister-saysAljazeera.com
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says

Iran Sports Minister Rips U.S., Says Team Won’t Compete in World Cup

https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/11/iran-will-not-compete-in-world-cup/Tmz.com
Iran Sports Minister Rips U.S., Says Team Won’t Compete in World Cup

Iran signals 2026 World Cup boycott after US strikes

https://www.dw.com/en/iran-signals-2026-world-cup-boycott-after-us-strikes/a-76309956Dw.com
Iran signals 2026 World Cup boycott after US strikes

Iran plans to boycott World Cup in US: ‘Under no circumstances can we participate’

https://nypost.com/2026/03/11/world-news/iran-plans-to-boycott-soccer-world-cup-in-the-us/Nypost.com
Iran plans to boycott World Cup in US: ‘Under no circumstances can we participate’

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/taking-part-in-world-cup-not-possible-says-iranian-sports-ministerEuronews.com
Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector

https://defector.com/iran-plans-to-boycott-world-cup-due-to-fifa-peace-prize-winners-murderous-unprovoked-warDefector.com
Iran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector

Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/11/nx-s1-5744855/fifa-world-cup-iran-teamNpr.org
Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says

Insider claims FIFA could hand Iran's World Cup spot to nation that hasn't qualified since 2014

https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/fifa-world-cup-iran-replacement-575003-20260311Sportbible.com
Insider claims FIFA could hand Iran's World Cup spot to nation that hasn't qualified since 2014

Iran’s sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/irans-sports-minister-says-country-cant-take-part-in-world-cup-because-of-u-s-attacksPbs.org
Iran’s sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks

Which team could replace Iran in the World Cup? The answer is complicated

https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2026-03-11/fifa-has-discretion-deciding-how-to-replace-iran-in-world-cupLatimes.com
Which team could replace Iran in the World Cup? The answer is complicated

Who could replace Iran at World Cup after minister claims country won't play

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-iran-donald-trump-36857386Dailystar.co.uk
Who could replace Iran at World Cup after minister claims country won't play

Iran confirms it will not compete at World Cup 2026 as statement issued

https://www.ladbible.com/news/world-news/iran-world-cup-us-war-football-news-055159-20260311Ladbible.com
Iran confirms it will not compete at World Cup 2026 as statement issued

Iran will NOT compete at the World Cup, sports minister confirms

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15635929/iran-world-cup-withdrawal-israel.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Iran will NOT compete at the World Cup, sports minister confirms

Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7108180/2026/03/11/iran-world-cup-2026-boycott/Nytimes.com
Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says

Ministro de Deportes de Irán dice que la selección no podrá disputar el Mundial 2026

https://apnews.com/article/mundial-fifa-infantino-trump-iran-guerra-50f154ef3f9d1d068cc7c6abee0f1a5cApnews.com
Ministro de Deportes de Irán dice que la selección no podrá disputar el Mundial 2026

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