Iran criticizes the USA after the proposal to exclude it from the 2026 World Cup: "Moral bankruptcy"

The Iranian authorities reacted harshly after the proposal emerged that Iran's national team should be replaced at the 2026 World Cup, deeming the initiative a sign of a "moral failure" of the USA. In this context, representatives of Iran conveyed that such an idea shows unjustified fears towards their team, emphasizing that participation in the tournament must be decided solely on sporting criteria.