Іран висловив сумніви щодо участі у ЧС-2026

Katerina Melnychenko
Katerina Melnychenko Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Іран висловив сумніви щодо участі у ЧС-2026
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Source: RTBF, citing a statement by Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, to the Varzesh3 portal.


Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, has expressed doubts about the national team's participation in this summer's World Cup following attacks by the US and Israel against Iran.

According to several media outlets, Taj told Varzesh3: "One thing is certain: after these attacks, it is difficult to look forward to the World Cup with hope."

Iran is in Group G alongside Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt. The team is scheduled to play its matches in the United States.

The World Cup will take place in June and July in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on 15 and 21 June, and Egypt in Seattle on 26 June.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström told reporters that the situation is being closely monitored. According to him, "it is too early to draw conclusions, but we will closely monitor developments around the world that could affect the tournament."

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