Iran football team's World Cup future uncertain

"What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope," Taj told sports portal Varzesh3 as Iran traded strikes with Israel amid a widening conflict. The uncertainty comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

The FFIRI president's comments follow the cancellation of an England Lions match in Abu Dhabi due to the war. Iran's participation in the World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by the United States, remains in question as the geopolitical situation continues to evolve.