The New Republic

Iran Snubbed Over World Cup in Pettiest Way Possible (opens in new tab)

The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran is still ongoing, and while a worldwide soccer tournament played mostly in America should be an opportunity to promote peace and unity, it appears regular people in the Middle East will not be given that courtesy.Iran, who qualified for the World Cup way back in March 2025, had their entire ticket allocation yanked away on Monday. The tournament begins on Thursday. It is unclear who made the decision, which leaves thousands of Iranians excited to watch the matches...

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