Iran could face possible Fifa tournament ban if they withdraw from World Cup

Fifa can take disciplinary action against exiting nations‘Sanctions include exclusion from future competition’Iran could face disciplinary action from Fifa, including a possible ban from future tournaments, if they unilaterally withdraw from the World Cup.Donald Trump told Politico last week that he “really doesn’t care” if Iran fail to take part in this summer’s tournament, but Fifa remains committed to the World Cup going ahead with all qualified teams participating. Continue reading...


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