Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
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In March 2026, US President Donald Trump stated that it was not "appropriate" for Iran's national football team to participate in the FIFA World Cup, which the US is co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. Trump cited concerns for the Iranian team's "life and safety" without providing further details. This followed a statement from Iranian authorities indicating they would not participate due to the US-Israeli conflict against their country. FIFA President Gianni Infantino previously stated that Trump assured him the Iranian team would be welcomed. The World Cup is scheduled to begin on June 11, with Iran's group-stage games planned to take place in the US against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt. Trump received the FIFA Peace Prize in December of the previous year.
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