Iran’s World Cup place put in doubt by Middle East conflict. FIFA has Iraq next in line.

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 2, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 2, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/02/iran-world-cup/

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GENEVA — Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was put in doubt Monday amid an [ escalating Middle East conflict ][2] sparked by the soccer tournament’s co-host: the United States. Iran is due to play its [ three group-stage games in the U.S. ][3] — two in Inglewood, California,...