What happens if Iran do not play at the World Cup?
Explaining the possible fallout if Iran were not to take up their place at the tournament this summer - and who could replace them
101 days before the World Cup, a host nation is bombing a participant.
An unprecedented situation that is, of course, way larger than sport, with implications that aren't yet clear.
That said, if Iran can't or won't play...
Explainer @theathleticfc.bsky.social:
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I was out during the match, and it's clear that I need to find a replay or something. π
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I'm used to watching car crash soccer that tries to win with 29% possession. This has been a VERY welcome change. Who knew that having ideas WITH the ball could be a good thing! π
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I can't remember the last time that the Red Bulls have been...exciting! I'm really enjoying what I've seen so far!
28.02.2026 21:02 β
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HALL OPENS THE SCORING! FOLKS, IT LOOKS LIKE HE'S FINALLY ARRIVED! #RBNY
28.02.2026 20:52 β
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Even though they haven't broken through yet, Red Bull looks so dangerous with the ball. The system that Bradley has in place is EXCITING! #RBNY
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"Circus Circus Freestyle" by Baby Keem is SUCH a strong earworm. My goodness.
28.02.2026 17:26 β
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Asparagus really be doin too much after you eat it
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Weβre just one week away from the first day of the Paralympics! Letβs talk about para ice hockey.
The US are going for the first complete hockey sweep in a winter Olympic and Paralympic year!
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Forget that Trump bullshit. Release yourself from the impotence of the Democratic establishment. Join me and watch what a party with vision, ambition, and a plan to hold real power has to say.
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βA high-angle, vertical photograph of a street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, during a heavy snowstorm. The entire scene is blanketed in thick, white snow, with visibility significantly reduced by the falling precipitation. In the foreground, a large, snow-covered deciduous tree stands to the left of a narrow road showing faint tire tracks. Across the street, a two-story brick commercial building is visible through the haze, with several cars parked in front nearly buried in deep snow. The sky is a uniform, flat grey, blending into the white landscape.
Good morning Jersey. Stay yo ass home! #Blizzard26
23.02.2026 13:55 β
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JACK HUGHES SECURED GOLD FOR THE USA OVER CANADA!!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
22.02.2026 15:55 β
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FREE HOCKEY: OLYMPICS EDITION!!!
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π¨HAPPY MLS OPENING DAYπ¨
With this day here, us at @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social are excited to roll out a new way to connect with fans: VOICEMAIL LINE
(301) 893-4338
If you have any feelings of joy/despair about your MLS team this weekend, we want to hear from you π«΅π½
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MONTREAL IS VERY BAD AT THE SOCCER! #MLS
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Red Bull New Yorkβs Teen Talents Shine in Season-Opening Win
Red Bull New Yorkβs teenage stars made a statement in Michael Bradleyβs first match as head coach, contributing to an impressive 2-1 season-opening victory.
Red Bull New Yorkβs teenage stars made a statement in Michael Bradleyβs first match as head coach, contributing to an impressive 2-1 season-opening victory over Orlando.
#RBNY HC Bradley: "You want a team that when the whistle blows is ready to go for it." More: β¬οΈ
athlonsports.com/soccer/mls/r...
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This Red Bull team is the most aggressive and physical one that I can remember. They're straight up trucking folks on the pitch. Very Concacaf-y. I love it! #RBNY
22.02.2026 02:37 β
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Watch out MLS! #RBNY has [checks notes] ideas...[checks again] WITH the ball! π€―
22.02.2026 01:33 β
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THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT! HALL WITH A BRACE!!! #RBNY
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Cowell is due a goal! It's gonna happen soon! Gotta happen soon! #RBNY
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And with the way that Keepers erupted, you're missing out if you didn't come to the @seeingredny.bsky.social live podcast. #RBNY
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8 minutes in, and there are certainly exciting patterns of play out of #RBNY
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You NEED to read this
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This set is incredible!
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You mean 4 months. π
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"I've been at the mercy of men 'just following orders'.
Never again."
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Snoop Dogg is the avatar for the commercial spirit of the Olympics.
Flavor Flav is the avatar for the human spirit of the Olympics.
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the story here, which Kornacki gets right, is not exemplified in Mejia leading
it's that she's barely beating Malinowski who, while not a leftist, was an anti machine candidate who faced down an absolute money cannon of negative ads from DMFI and the machine
the *machine* lost here spectacularly
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