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Infantino: Trump Assured Him Iran's National Team is Welcome at the 2026 World Cup

Published March 11, 2026, 12:22
Infantino: Trump Assured Him Iran's National Team is Welcome at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that US President Donald Trump assured him during a phone call that Iran's national team is welcome to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This assurance came during a discussion about the current situation in Iran. The conversation follows a period of heightened tensions after the US-Israel airstrikes against Iran, leading the Iranian Football Federation to consider boycotting the tournament. Infantino emphasized the importance of the World Cup as an event that brings people together and thanked Trump for his support. The relationship between Infantino and Trump is well-known, with the former attending the latter's inauguration and awarding him a 'FIFA Peace Award'.