Politics, Penalties, and the 2026 World Cup: Libya and Iran Make Waves in Sports

from The Smashi Sports Show · host Augustus Media

In this episode of Smashi Sports, we dive into two major stories making headlines. First, Libya takes a strong stand against Palestinian player Zaid Qanbar after his controversial celebration, revoking his local player status. Then, Iran announces it will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw after the U.S. denies visas to its delegation. Tune in for all the details on these politically charged moments in the world of sports!

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