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The Football Federation of Iran delivers a 10-condition ultimatum to FIFA weeks before the North American tournament kicks off… Tehran demands a total ban on rainbow flags, opposition banners, and political symbols during any match involving their national squad… The move takes direct aim at Seattle’s Lumen Field, where local organizers already designated the June …
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday. “Given that this corrupt government assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup,” Ahmad Donyamali reportedly told Iranian state television. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali …
Shocking images and reports of dogs being killed in Morocco have drawn global scrutiny of a campaign linked to the country’s 2030 World Cup preparations. The North African nation was confirmed in 2023 as a co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, a decision that animal rights groups claim has coincided with a widespread cull of strays …