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Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis

Al Jazeera Sunday 07 June 2026, 19:43 UTC 1 min read
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Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis 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. Published On 7 Jun 2026

Iranian World Cup excitement dulled by war and economic crisis 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. Published On 7 Jun 2026
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