Iran, Trump and the World Cup
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The 2026 World Cup is in crisis due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, who are co-hosting the tournament which kicks off in less than 100 days
There are just under three months until the start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. News is breaking every day about this summer's tournament and there is no better place to follow it all than right here.
Earlier this month, Trump said he didn't care if Iran participated in the 2026 World Cup
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran national team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised it not to participate for "their own life and safety.
President Donald Trump said he did not think it would be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year’s World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, and cited safety concerns as a reason on Thursday while the countries remained embroiled in a war.
Donald Trump has encouraged Iran to skip the 2026 World Cup, saying that team members and officials may have their "life and safety" at risk.
In a statement on Thursday morning, Trump appeared to U-turn on what he told FIFA president Gianni Infantino less than 48 hours ago.
Donald Trump has told Iran’s footballers they would be welcome at the World Cup but to stay away “for their own life and safety”.
At a news conference Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to threaten intensified action on Iran if the country made any “attempt to stop the globe’s oil supply."