Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, AP and ReutersMarch 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM

Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with US President Donald Trump to discuss the upcoming World Cup, which the US is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada in June and July 2026. During the meeting, Trump assured Infantino that the Iranian team is welcome to participate in the tournament. Infantino acknowledged the ongoing war in the Middle East and expressed his belief that the World Cup can help unite people. All of Iran's group games are scheduled to be held in the United States. Infantino thanked Trump for his support, emphasizing the unifying power of football.

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Mexico 40% Ali Khamenei 40% Canada 40% Israel ×250% FIFA ×260% Middle East ×360% United States ×470% FIFA World Cup ×270% Iran ×680% Gianni Infantino ×590% Donald Trump ×590%

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