US EditionTrump Says He Is OK with Iran Playing in FIFA World Cup
FIFA says Iran will still play after visa complications kept its delegation out of a congress this week, officials said.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed he is comfortable with Iran competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reaffirmation that the team will participate as scheduled in the United States.
- Iran's tournament status faced uncertainty following diplomatic tensions and immigration complications, as Iranian football federation officials were recently denied entry to Canada for the FIFA Congress in Vancouver.
- Iran kicks off its campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, with a scheduled June 26 match against Egypt in Seattle designated by organizers as a 'Pride Match' to highlight LGBTQ+ inclusion.
- Reversing his previous concerns that participation was 'inappropriate,' Trump stated, 'Well if Gianni said it I'm OK,' and instructed Infantino to 'do whatever you want' regarding the team.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that officials with ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may still face entry bars, balancing the administration's welcoming stance with security concerns.
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President Donald Trump says he would be open to Iran participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, suggesting the decision ultimately rests with soccer's governing body despite tensions between the two countries.
'Let them play:' Trump signs off on Iran matches in FIFA World Cup
President Donald Trump waved off concerns on Thursday about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a scheduled match in Seattle. “I think let them play, right?” Trump said during remarks made in the Oval Office, adding that he told FIFA President Gianni Infantino to “do whatever you want.” Trump’s comments came as Infantino reiterated that Iran’s status in the tournament remains unchanged, despite the Middle East conflict and the cou…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran will be present at the tournament and play in the United States.
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