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Trump Welcomes Iran to 2026 World Cup Amid Tensions

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iranian soccer team is welcome to participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said the team cannot participate because of the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S. forces.
Iran's football federation urged FIFA to reconsider United States as co-host if safety cannot be guaranteed.
The World Cup schedule includes matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iranian soccer team is welcome to participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Iran's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said the team cannot participate because of the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by U.S. forces.
Iran's football federation urged FIFA to reconsider United States as co-host if safety cannot be guaranteed.
The World Cup schedule includes matches in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.