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Iran’s football chief casts doubt on World Cup participation after attacks

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With Iran due to play three matches in the US, FA president Mehdi Taj says it’s hard to look at the tournament with hope.

LONDON: Iran’s football chief has cast doubt over the national team’s participation in this summer’s World Cup following the US and Israeli attacks on the country, reported PA Media/dpa.

Iran have been drawn in Group G of the tournament and are scheduled to play three matches in the United States.

According to multiple outlets, Iran football federation president Mehdi Taj told sports news portal Varzesh3: “What is certain is that after these attacks, it’s hard to look at the World Cup with hope.”

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