Iran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't? - ESPN
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by ESPNMarch 2, 2026
Iran are scheduled to play at the 2026 World Cup in just over 100 days' time. Here's what we know -- and what we don't -- about whether they will still take part.
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Originally published on ESPN on 3/2/2026