Iran Sweeps Qatar 2022 with Stoked Rumors of Potential Exit!

Iran has not yet declared that it will withdraw from the 2026 World Cup, according to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary Windsor John. Amid a war between Iran and the United States, Iranian sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said last week that the team would not participate in the tournament . Although the Middle East country's participation is still in major doubt, John said on Monday that he was still hopeful that it would be able to travel to the United States for the World Cup.

“It’s a very emotional moment. ⁠Everybody’s saying a lot of things,” John told reporters in Kuala Lumpur. “At the end of the day, it’s the [Iranian] federation who should decide if they’re playing, and as ⁠of today, the federation has told us that they are going to the World Cup.

“They ⁠are our member. We want them ⁠to play. You know, they qualified … so we hope that they will solve their issues, whatever it is, and be able to participate.

" He added: "As far as we know, Iran is playing. " Last week, U. S.