Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Iran
SportsWorld / International

As the World Cup nears, many Iranians say their normal enthusiasm for the event has been dampened by the co-host US’s war against their country as well as economic hardships. The war and economic crisis are weighing on the mood, contrasting with the usual excitement.
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