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Iran Uncertain About World Cup Participation

Iran's football federation president has expressed uncertainty about whether the national team will be able to participate in the World Cup in the US following the US and Israeli bombardment of the country.

FFIRI president Mehdi Taj told sports portal Varzesh3 that after the attack, 'we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope.' Meanwhile, an England Lions match in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled due to the conflict as Iran and Israel continue trading strikes in a widening war.