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Iran Drops Azmoun from World Cup Squad Amid Political Tensions
Iran’s third-highest goalscorer, Sardar Azmoun, is excluded from the final 26-man World Cup squad after a social media post with a UAE ruler sparked political backlash, casting a shadow over Team Melli’s Group G campaign.
Sardar Azmoun Dropped from Iran’s 2026 World Cup Squad Amid Political Firestorm
Iran's football team heads to the 2026 World Cup in the US without star striker Sardar Azmoun, excluded over a photo with Dubai's ruler. The decision is seen as political reprisal, not tactical.