Iran national team may be disqualified from the World Cup

The Iran national team is considering the possibility of not participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This was announced by the head of the country's football federation, Mehdi Toj. The news was distributed by the *euro-football.ru* website.

According to Mehdi Toj, due to escalating tensions between the United States and Israel, preparations for the World Cup have become more complicated. The final decision is expected to be made by the country's sports authorities.

According to information, the Iran national team was scheduled to play group stage matches in the United States. These games were supposed to be against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.

Additionally, there is a possibility that Iran and the United States teams may face each other in the round of 32 playoffs. This could cause additional organizational difficulties for FIFA.

Furthermore, it has been reported that the national football championship in Iran has been temporarily suspended. Some foreign players have left the country, while others are seeking opportunities to leave.

In this situation, Iran's participation in the World Cup remains uncertain.