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Trump Welcomes Iran's Team to 2026 World Cup, Cautions Safety Risks

3/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's soccer team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup.
He added that participating may not be safe.
The comments follow U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said participation is impossible under safety conditions.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governs the tournament, with matches in Los Angeles and Seattle starting June 15, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's soccer team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup.
He added that participating may not be safe.
The comments follow U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said participation is impossible under safety conditions.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governs the tournament, with matches in Los Angeles and Seattle starting June 15, 2026.