"What is certain is that 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. It's not possible to say exactly, but there will certainly be a response, Taj added when asked whether the FFI"
"United States and Israeli attacks on Iran have cast doubt over the Iranian football team's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Iran has responded to the attacks, which began on Saturday, by striking Israeli and US military bases in the Middle East with missiles and drones."
"Iran is in Group G of the tournament with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand and is scheduled to play all of its games on the US West Coast. The World Cup will begin on June 11 in Mexico while Canada and the US will host their first match the following day."
Escalating military conflicts between the United States, Israel, and Iran have cast doubt on Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, cohosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. The violence began Saturday with US and Israeli attacks on Iran, followed by Iranian missile and drone strikes on military bases. Over 555 people were killed in Iran, 10 in Israel, and dozens across the region. Iran is scheduled to play all group-stage matches on the US West Coast against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt from June 15-26. While Iran has not officially withdrawn, the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledged the team's participation remains uncertain given the ongoing conflict.
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