Iran announces World Cup 2026 preliminary squad without striker Sardar Azmoun
Iran named a 30-player preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday, notably excluding veteran striker Sardar Azmoun.
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This event sits in the top 65% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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Al Jazeera details the disloyalty accusation and government expulsion; Reuters treats it as a notable absence amid diplomatic tensions without the backstory.
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