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Iran Drop Azmoun for World Cup 2026 as England Fly Out

July 31, 2026 by James Whitmore

Iran controversially omit Sardar Azmoun from their World Cup 2026 squad as England fly to Miami. Plus new IFAB rule changes explained.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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