The U.S. canceled the advertising deal with Honda, which said, "Iran should be in the World Cup."

14.03.2026 20:30

Legendary Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda announced that he has canceled an advertising deal with an American company after supporting Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Honda stated that the deal was canceled after he said, "I want Iran to participate in the World Cup," and added, "Companies that make terrible decisions, we are better off without them."

One of the leading figures in Japanese football, Keisuke Honda, announced that an American company's advertising deal was canceled following Iran's support for participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

''I WANT IRAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD CUP''

The 39-year-old former Japanese footballer stated in a post from the social media account of the US-based company X, "I know it's a very sensitive issue, but personally, I want Iran to participate in the World Cup."

ADVERTISING DEAL CANCELED AFTER THE STATEMENT

In another post he made later, the former footballer said, "It seems that an advertisement from a US company that is likely to make it to the World Cup has been suspended due to my statement supporting the Iranian National Team. Companies that make terrible decisions, we are better off without them."

SCORED 37 GOALS IN 98 MATCHES

Keisuke Honda, who will end his football career at the end of 2024, previously played for teams such as Milan, Botafogo, and Vitesse. Under the Japan National Team jersey, Honda scored 37 goals in 98 matches.

The U.S. canceled the advertising deal with Honda, which said, "Iran should be in the World Cup."

''I WANT IRAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD CUP''

ADVERTISING DEAL CANCELED AFTER THE STATEMENT

SCORED 37 GOALS IN 98 MATCHES

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