Ahmad Donyamali

Ahmad Donyamali is the sports minister of Iran. He has recently become newsworthy due to his declaration that Iran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This decision stems from recent US-Israeli air strikes on Iran that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Donyamali stated that Iran would not participate under any circumstances, citing the US as a 'corrupt regime' due to the assassination. This announcement has significant implications for the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about potential replacements for Iran in the tournament and further highlighting the geopolitical tensions affecting international sporting events. His stance reflects the escalating conflict between Iran and the US, impacting Iran's involvement in global affairs.