Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

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

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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