Iran's World Cup hopes not over yet as AFC chief insists withdrawal is just talk amid USA & Israel conflict

Goal | 16.03.2026 19:59
FIFA president Gianni Infantino initially suggested that assurances regarding the team’s safety had been received from Washington. However, the U.S. administration has since signalled that hosting Iranian athletes in Los Angeles and Seattle could pose “significant security risks,” leaving Iran’s participation uncertain as the tournament approaches.