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GUWAHATI, INDIA - JANUARY 13: People take selfie with the original FIFA World Cup Trophy during the Special Trophy Tour on January 13, 2026 in Guwahati, India. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to kick off on June 11, the original FIFA World Cup Trophy arrived in India as part of its official global trophy tour. (Photo by David Talukdar/Anadolu via Getty Images) It’s reported that Iran have withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will not travel to the United States for their matches.
Iran were scheduled to play all three of their group stage games in the U.S.
The decision follows the death of the country’s Supreme Leader in a reported missile strike linked to Donald Trump.
Iranian officials say the safety of their players comes first and that life is more important than football.
