The ongoing war between the United States and the occupying entity on one side, and Iran on the other, has caused widespread disruption in the world of football, as military developments have directly impacted teams and tournaments in the region.

Several national teams are experiencing organizational chaos due to security conditions, particularly the Iranian team that qualified for the World Cup. They were forced to move their training and friendly matches outside the country, with some players being excluded for reasons related to political stances.

The impacts also extended to continental championships, as the AFC Champions League matches were postponed for several weeks before being rescheduled. The repercussions were not limited to this, as major football events in Qatar were canceled, including the anticipated "Finalissima" match between Spain and Argentina, due to security concerns related to the conflict.

At the level of other national teams, the preparations of several countries were directly affected. The players of the Uzbekistan national team returned to their country due to the war, while the Lebanese league competitions were halted as a result of the shelling, threatening their chances of qualifying for continental tournaments. Similarly, the Iraqi national team faced significant difficulties in traveling and moving to play crucial matches, before overcoming them with complex arrangements, and the Palestinian national team canceled its friendly matches.

Overall, this crisis reveals how geopolitical conflicts can disrupt the stability of global sports, as security considerations have intertwined with football. Preparations for the 2026 World Cup and other international tournaments have become hostage to the developments of the war, amid an unprecedented state of uncertainty in the region.