2026 World Cup: Iran participating 'not appropriate', says Donald Trump
Iran is likely to withdraw from the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing military conflict with the United States and Israel, despite qualifying for the tournament.
Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says
Iran's sports minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, citing the death of their leader as making participation impossible.
Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says
Iran's sports minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, citing the death of their leader as making participation impossible.
Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag
The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opens amid geopolitical tensions, with Ukraine and other countries boycotting the opening ceremony to protest Russian athletes competing under their own flag and national anthem for the first time since 2014.
Seven countries to boycott Paralympics ceremony over flag-flying Russians
Seven nations and Britain boycott the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony to protest Russian and Belarusian athlete participation, with fewer than 60% of competing countries sending full delegations.