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World Cup cancellations: Why tournament has been called off in the past as Iran withdraws

Source: mirror.co.uk mirror.co.uk
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Following Iran's withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup, we're looking at other instances where the tournament was threatened by boycotts and cancellations Iran has shocked the footballing world by pulling out of the 2026 World Cup. The decision follows the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the start of a military conflict with the United States. Because the US are joint-hosts of the tournament, Iranian officials say it is "impossible" for their team to compete. Despite this crisis, however, FIFA has been quick to calm fears. Chief operating officer Heimo Schirgi insisted on Monday that the World Cup...
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