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Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says Reuters
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"Iran cannot participate in World Cup."
— Sports Minister , Politician
"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Given the malicious actions they have carried out against Iran, they have forced two wars on us over eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people. Therefore, we certainly cannot have such a presence."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Given the malicious actions they have carried out against Iran, they have forced two wars on us over eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Our children are not safe and, fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"Due to the wicked acts they have done against Iran -- they have imposed two wars on us over just eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people -- definitely it's not possible for us to take part in the World Cup."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"Iran would be welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
— Donald J. Trump , Politician
"What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
Key People
Ahmad Donyamali is Iran’s Sports Minister.
Amir Saeid Iravani is the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Donald J. Trump is the former President of the United States.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
President of the Iranian Football Federation.
The governmental authority responsible for overseeing sports and athletes in Iran.
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Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, announced that the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, announced that the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to regional conflict.
Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, stated that the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to regional conflict.
Ahmad Donyamali, Iran's sports minister, stated that under no circumstances can Iran participate in the World Cup following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, declared that the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to regional conflict.
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