Iran's sports minister says its soccer team will not play in the World Cup this summer. The U.S. is co-hosting the tournament and Iran's participation has been in doubt since the U.S. attacked Iran.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates(AP) — Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup because of US attacks.

US, Canada and Mexico hosting 48-team tournament Iran minister says 'under no circumstances can we participate' Iranian team scheduled to play all three group games in US March 11 (Reuters) - Iran ...

March 11 (Reuters) - Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ...