Donald Trump ‘really does not care’ if Iran play at World Cup 2026
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Donald Trump stated he doesn't care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, amid escalating tensions between the US/Israel and Iran. Iran was absent from a recent FIFA planning summit, raising concerns about their participation. The president of Iran’s football federation expressed worry about the impact of the attacks on the World Cup. Iran has qualified for the tournament and is scheduled to play in the US in Group G. Security concerns and Trump's existing travel ban on Iran could further complicate the situation, particularly regarding visa exceptions for Iranian officials and team sponsors. While the travel ban exempts World Cup teams, individual visa decisions are made by the State Department.
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