Iran's sports minister said the country cannot compete in the men's FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, citing U.S. and Israeli air strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered regional conflict. The tournament, scheduled for June and July across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, will proceed with Iran's participation uncertain pending FIFA's decision on potential replacement of the qualified team.
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Iran's sports minister said the country cannot compete in the men's FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States, citing U.S. and Israeli air strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered regional conflict. The tournament, scheduled for June and July across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, will proceed with Iran's participation uncertain pending FIFA's decision on potential replacement of the qualified team.