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Iran say USA should be banned from World Cup 2026 after Trump claims ‘not appropriate’ for them to play

The US president had previously stated that he didn’t think it was ‘appropriate’ that the Iranian team participated at the World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’

The Independent UK

Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning

Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump's warning that their "life and safety" would be at risk in the US.

Radio France Internationale

Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play

US-Israel war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear

The Guardian - US

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Trump issues Iran World Cup verdict amid ‘safety’ concerns

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The Independent UK

Trump claims he is no longer interested in Nobel Peace Prize and doesn’t know if Iran war will hurt his future chances

Trump said he had ‘no idea’ how the Iran war would impact his future Nobel prospects

The Independent UK

Donald Trump claims it would not be ‘appropriate’ for Iran to play at World Cup

Iran’s sports minister previously appeared to rule out the possibility of the country playing at the tournament in the US

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says Iran should not play in World Cup for their ‘life and safety’

Donald Trump said Iran’s team are welcome to the World Cup but that he does not believe it is appropriate they be there ‘for their own life and safety’

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Iran May Skip 2026 World Cup After Khamenei Killing—Trump Says 'I Really Don't Care'

Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt after its sports minister ruled out playing following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

International Business Times UK

In a move as tone-deaf as it gets, Trump’s World Cup welcome for Iran collapses after a blunt statement from the nation

Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali, has officially declared that the nation cannot participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This firm statement comes after weeks of escalating conflict and marks a definitive withdrawal from the global tournament.

The Mary Sue

Three Potential Replacements for Iran at 2026 World Cup

Iran’s sports minister has declared that the nation cannot participate in a tournament cohosted by the United States “under any circumstance.”

Sports Illustrated

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.

Euronews

Iran Sports Minister Rules Out 2026 World Cup Participation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested the exact opposite only hours earlier.

Sports Illustrated

Iran’s sports minister says football team will not play at 2026 World Cup

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the US killed their leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the sports minister has said

The Guardian - UK

'Of course' Donald Trump will welcome Iran to World Cup, insists FIFA president Gianni Infantino

FIFA Peace Prize winner recently said he “does not care” about Iran’s involvement

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ to compete at World Cup – Gianni Infantino

The team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28.

The Independent UK

Infantino says Trump assured him Iran are welcome at World Cup

Iran are scheduled to play three matches in the United States

AAP

Eddie Jones, AFL provide Socceroos' World Cup blueprint

Tony Popovic is seeking cross-code collaboration as the Socceroos head to the World Cup in the United States.

FourFourTwo

FIFA president Gianni Infantino misreads the room on a global scale with crass celebration of World Cup 2026 'excitement'

Gianni Infantino is as shoddy a representative as football could ask for and his proximity to political power is a stain on the sport

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Reason

Am I an Evil, Selfish Scalper for Selling My World Cup Tickets for a Profit?

The buyer, seller, and FIFA middleman were all happy with how the transaction went.

The Independent UK

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Austria given Fifa approval to pick ex-England youth star ahead of facing Lionel Messi’s Argentina at World Cup

Austria will be allowed to pick a player for this summer’s World Cup who previously starred for England at youth level

The Conversation

Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

Sports Illustrated

Five from Iran Women’s Soccer Team Offered Visas, Safety Talks Continue

The Australian government and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are also involved in conversations.

The Independent UK

Australia grants asylum to five Iran women players after Asian Cup controversy

Fears had been raised that the players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their opening game.

Fortune

The 2026 World Cup will bring a uniquely American sports tradition to the beautiful game: Mid-match ad breaks

Stopping for hydration breaks, going from halves to quarters, and showing more ads will make this World Cup more familiar to U.S. audiences.

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