Trump states Iran is welcome at 2026 World Cup in the US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Iran’s men’s national soccer team is welcome to compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite ongoing tensions in the region. Infantino shared this during a meeting where they discussed preparations for the tournament. However, Iran’s sports minister later stated that the team would not participate due to political issues, indicating a significant shift in the situation.

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