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Who could replace Iran at the World Cup after sport's minister claims country won't play

Daily Star 1 min read 13 hours ago

Iran's sports minister has declared the nation cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes, leaving FIFA scrambling for replacement options including UAE and Iraq
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