Iran's team calls on FIFA to apply the '8% rule' at the World Cup
منتخب إيران يدعو فيفا لتطبيق قاعدة 8% في المونديال
Summary
Two days before the 2026 World Cup, a fresh crisis has erupted around Iran's national team, which is calling on FIFA to apply the '8% rule', amid demands for the governing body to intervene and questions over how non-sporting factors are affecting the tournament.
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