March 11, 2026
Defection-wary Iran will not send soccer team to upcoming World Cup in U.S.
After six members of the Iranian women's soccer team defected on a recent trip to Australia, Tehran says its men's team will not take part in the upcoming World Cup in the United States.
TL;DR
- Iran's men's soccer team will not participate in the upcoming World Cup in the United States.
- The decision comes after six members of the Iranian women's soccer team defected during a recent trip to Australia.
- Tehran has announced the withdrawal of its men's national team.
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