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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Official Statement Adds Another Twist to Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation

The attempts at more clarity from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have only led to further confusion.

Sports Illustrated

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The Guardian - UK

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How Socceroos learned of playmaker's Croatian defection

Portsmouth attacker Adrian Segecic has turned his back on the Socceroos and switched FIFA association from Australia to Croatia.

AAP

Potential Punishments for Iran if 2026 World Cup Withdrawal Threat Is Formalized

There is no modern-day precedent for how FIFA will respond.

Sports Illustrated

Iran Blasts Trump Over FIFA World Cup Safety Claims and Warns USA as Host Nation Could Be Excluded Instead

Iran rejects Trump's FIFA World Cup safety warning and insists no country can exclude it from the tournament, warning the US host nation could face scrutiny if teams cannot be guaranteed security.

International Business Times UK

Iran Soccer Team, President Trump Back-and-Forth Heightens 2026 World Cup Confusion

A series of social media posts have led to questions over World Cup security measures in the U.S.

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Trump Reverses Tone on Iran's 2026 World Cup Spot as Iraq, UAE Eye Surprise Entry

US President Donald Trump signalled doubts about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States as safety concerns rise and Iraq and the UAE emerge as possible replacements.

International Business Times UK

Trump Unsure if Iran War May Affect His Nobel Peace Prize Chances But Claims He Is No Longer Interested

Donald Trump says he is no longer interested in the Nobel Peace Prize and admits he does not know whether the ongoing Iran war will help or hurt his future chances.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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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 Guardian - US

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’

International Business Times UK

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.

The Mary Sue

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.

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Sports Illustrated

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.”

Euronews

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.

Sports Illustrated

Iran Sports Minister Rules Out 2026 World Cup Participation

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

'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

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

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