What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the outbreak of military action by the United States -- the co-hosts of this summer's Men's World Cup -- against the Middle East nation

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just months away from kicking off the biggest soccer tournament in the world, but one country could be withdrawing from the competition based on recent political actions. Iran has been heavily involved in

Iran also qualified for the World Cup. One of the best teams in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Iran National Team finished atop Group A in the AFC World Cup Qualifying competition, sending them through at the first time of asking. Israel did not qualify.

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No other Indian team has been closer to a World Cup than the senior Indian women's team in recent times.

With the expanded 48-team format at the Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, the playoffs promise more drama than ever: 18 national teams will fight in single-elimination matches for the last available places at football’s biggest stage.

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