Keisuke Honda loses US advertising deal over Iran support at World Cup

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilMarch 15, 2026 at 02:06 PM

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Japanese football legend Keisuke Honda lost a US advertising deal after publicly supporting Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada in 2026. Honda tweeted his desire for Iran to compete, despite the country's sports minister suggesting they might not participate due to attacks by the US and Israel. The US-based company, which was not named, subsequently put the advertising campaign "on hold" after Honda's statement. Honda expressed disappointment with the company's decision, criticizing their "rotten thinking." Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to the conflict.

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Iran

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