Mar 19 • 15:29 UTC 🇨🇿 Czechia Aktuálně.cz

What Will Happen with the World Cup? Iranian Footballers Continue Training, They Apparently Do Not Intend to Withdraw

Iranian footballers are preparing for the World Cup scheduled for June and July, with no intention to withdraw due to the military conflict with the USA, despite potential venue changes to Mexico.

Iranian footballers are actively preparing for the upcoming World Cup scheduled for June and July, co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Mehdi Taj, the head of the Iranian Football Federation, has clearly stated that the team does not intend to withdraw from the tournament despite concerns stemming from military tensions with the USA. While they are prepared to play in the group stage matches against New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, and Egypt in Seattle, they currently face a significant challenge as the US has indicated that the team's participation could pose safety concerns.

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