Iran’s minister of sports and youth development Ahmad Donyamali has said that his country will not be participating in this year’s World Cup in the United States. The news comes following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has seen the country’s ...

In an interview with Tasnim, Iranian sports minister stated that the national football team would be able to participate in the 2026 World Cup if the political situation stabilizes and the players' safety is ensured.

Iran intends to boycott the United States but not the World Cup, according to Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj.