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- In response to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran should not participate in the 2026 World Cup, Iran's team rejects exclusion.
- The team says Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) governs the event, not individual or country.
- Iran is set to play matches in the United States against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt.
- Despite the sports minister's earlier comments about participation challenges, the team remains determined to compete.
