Trumps says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation
US President Donald Trump stated he is accepting of Iran participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, following confirmation from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Infantino affirmed Iran's scheduled participation and right to play matches in the US despite prior geopolitical tensions. Iran's delegation missed the FIFA Congress in Vancouver after a dispute with Canadian border officials, but the team is set to compete in Group G matches in the US starting June 15.
- ▪FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play matches in the United States.
- ▪US President Donald Trump said he accepts Iran's participation, stating 'If Gianni said it, I’m OK.'
- ▪Iran's football delegation left Canada after a confrontation with border officials, reportedly due to links between officials and the IRGC.
- ▪Canada designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization in 2024, affecting entry for linked individuals.
- ▪Iran is scheduled to play Group G matches against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt, beginning June 15 in Los Angeles.
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Sport|World Cup 2026Trumps says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmationFIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPresident Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House where he agreed with FIFA's assertion that Iran will play World Cup games in US [Alex Brandon/AP]By Kevin Hand and AFPPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026US President Donald Trump has told reporters that “I’m OK” with Iran playing in the upcoming football World Cup, which will be held in North America in June and July.The comments come after FIFA President Gianni…
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