FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandMarch 11, 2026 at 06:22 PM

FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, faces several challenges ahead of its June 11 kickoff. The primary concern is Iran's potential withdrawal due to the US-Israeli war, triggered by the assassination of Iran's supreme leader in late February. Iran's sports minister stated the nation cannot participate in the World Cup, as all of its group games are scheduled in US cities. Other issues include violence in Mexico related to drug cartels and potential visa bans. The article also mentions Iraq's qualifier. The opening match is scheduled between Mexico and South Africa.

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Iraq 30% Canada 40% South Africa ×240% Ahmad Donyamali 50% Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes (El Mencho) 50% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% Jalisco New Generation Cartel 60% Mexico ×370% Israel ×275% United States ×880% Iran ×785% FIFA World Cup 2026 ×490%

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fifa world cup 2026 100% us war on iran 90% mexico violence 70% international relations 60% sports 50% visa bans 40% political issues 40%

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Al Jazeera

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Iran

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