The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) don clear the air say Iran national football team still dey expected to play for the next 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite rumors say the country fit pull out because of political wahala.

According to report wey Reuters and Associated Press publish, AFC officials talk say dem never receive any official message from Iran say the country wan withdraw from the global football tournament wey go happen for United States, Canada and Mexico.

The speculation start after Iran sports minister drop statement wey make people think say the country fit boycott the tournament because of rising tension for international politics.

But AFC Secretary-General, Windsor John, talk say as e be now, Iran still dey inside the competition, and dem never tell the football body anything about withdrawing.

The 2026 World Cup go be historic one as na the first time the tournament go feature 48 national teams, making am the biggest World Cup ever.

For now, football authorities say Iran still dey on track to play, while fans and football stakeholders across the world dey watch the situation closely as the tournament dey draw near. ⚽