Sports News of Monday, 2 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn official from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has said that Iran could be replaced if they decide to withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reports have emerged that the Iran Football Federation is considering boycotting the World Cup after Israel and USA attacked their country with missiles. “What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,” Mehdi Taj, head of Iranian soccer’s governing body, told sports news outlet Varzesh3 following the airstrikes. Black Queens stranded in UAE over Israel-Iran conflictMeanwhile, Iran qualified for the intercontinental play-offs scheduled to take place in March 2026. Meanwhile, FIFA has stated that they are monitoring developments in Iran as safety concerns grow about the World Cup, particularly given the involvement of the United States.

Source: GhanaWeb March 02, 2026 11:14 UTC