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In the FootPol Podcast's latest episode, Francesco Belcastro and Guy Burton unpack the latest political storms that have shaken the football world in the past week. They start with the AFCON 2025 controversy, examining the dramatic reversal of Senegal’s victory against Morocco, the refereeing disputes, CAF politics and the political fallout for fans and federations. The discussion then moves to the looming 2026 World Cup in the United States, where Iran’s men’s team faces unprecedented challenges due to the ongoing US–Iran conflict, FIFA’s scheduling decisions and political pressure. Finally, they cover the Iranian women’s football team in Australia, whose asylum claims spotlight the complexities of migration policy, international politics and sport. Across these stories, the episode reveals how football, geopolitics and international regulations collide, shaping the future of the game on and off the field.
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"Insta‑FootPol. AFCON Fallout, Iran World Cup Participation and Iranian Women’s Asylum" is an episode of The FootPol Podcast. Runtime 27 min. Published March 23, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.