With U.S. at war with Iran, political upheaval could engulf World Cup

LA Times Tuesday 10th March 2026, 3:02PM 1 min read 2 hours ago

<p>Conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to put politics at the center of the 2026 World Cup instead of soccer's most prestigious showcase.</p>

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