Iran 'boycotting' USA but not World Cup, says football federation president
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars...
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Iran's football federation president Mehdi Taj stated that the country will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup," amidst uncertainty about their participation due to geopolitical tensions.
- Iran is scheduled to play group matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj confirmed preparations for the World Cup while indicating a boycott of the US.
- Mexico has offered to host Iran's matches if necessary.
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