'CORRUPT REGIME': Iran lashes out at the United States as the Islamic Republic announces it is pulling out of the 2026 World Cup after co-host U.S. launched airstrikes alongside Israel against the regime. Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali says the team will not participate under any circumstances following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."