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AFC Confirms No Official Withdrawal from Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Asian Football Confederation said it has not received any notification from Iran that it will withdraw from the World Cup.
Iran's sports minister had said it was impossible for Iranian players to participate in the World Cup after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Tehran.
The AFC general secretary expressed hope that Iran would resolve its issues and participate in the World Cup.

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