"I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They're running on fumes, Trump told the American news site Politico on Tuesday. The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday that have killed at least 1,045 people, including its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and sparked a regional conflict that has spread to 12 countries."
"After this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope, Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), told local sports portal Varzesh3 on Sunday. Iran were the first team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026, but their position in the tournament has been thrown into question."
Iran's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, faces serious jeopardy amid intensifying Middle East tensions. Following recent military attacks between the US, Israel, and Iran that killed over 1,045 people including Iran's Supreme Leader, the country's participation has become questionable. US President Trump stated he doesn't care whether Iran participates, characterizing the nation as defeated. Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj expressed inability to anticipate the World Cup positively after the attacks. With the tournament beginning in less than 100 days, Iran's spot among 48 qualified nations remains uncertain as officials remain noncommittal about participation.
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