Irans World Cup, on enemy territory @Foreign-Policy
Irans World Cup, on enemy territory @Foreign-Policy
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Iranian national football team is facing huge hurdles in its participation in the 2026 World Cup. Mehreen Khan explains the “bizarre spectacle” that includes the additional logistics and screenings that Iranian players will be forced to go through in order to participate.

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Iran's World Cup, on enemy territory

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