Will the ongoing conflict in West Asia delay or postpone the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup 2026? Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, uncertainty continues to loom over the upcoming football World Cup. Now, FIFA's chief operating officer, Heimo Schirgi, has come forward and dismissed any possibility of postponing the World Cup, saying that the tournament is 'too big' to be pushed due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. And the World Cup will go on, obviously, right? The World Cup is too big and we hope that everyone who has qualified can participate.''

Source: dna March 10, 2026 17:53 UTC