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Middle East war casts uncertainty over 2026 FIFA World Cup

March 9, 2026

Growing conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran scheduled to play matches in the United States despite the two countries now being involved in military strikes. Experts say the situation is unprecedented for FIFA, while members of Metro Vancouver's Iranian community say events back home have overshadowed the tournament.



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