The Asian Football Confederation says an upcoming World Cup qualifying game won’t take place in Iran because of escalating tensions in the region. The AFC switched the venue for the Oct. 15 soccer game between Iran and Qatar from the Iranian city of Mashhad to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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“The decision to host the match in a neutral venue was taken after careful consideration of the prevailing security situation and in consultation with FIFA and the relevant stakeholders,” the AFC said in a statement released Thursday evening. The AFC decision comes three days after it eliminated Mohun Bagan Super Giants from the AFC Champions League Two after the Indian club had refused to travel to Iran to face Tractor SC in the city of Tabriz.
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