Iran: Sports Teams Banned from Traveling to ‘Hostile’ Countries, 2026 World Cup Future Questioned

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Following a recent controversy involving its women’s football team in Australia, Iran has implemented a new policy prohibiting its sports teams from traveling to nations deemed ‘hostile.’ This decision could significantly jeopardize the national team’s prospects of participating in the 2026 World Cup.