2026 World Cup: Iran’s Withdrawal Opens Door For Iraq, UAE As Potential Replacements

The 2026 World Cup was thrown into turmoil after Iran officially withdrew from the tournament, citing the assassination of its Supreme Leader by US-Israeli forces and the subsequent escalation of geopolitical tensions. The decision has left a vacancy in Group G and forced football’s world governing body, FIFA, to initiate emergency contingency plans, with Iraq […]


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