US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.

Donald Trump says Iran are welcome to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but believes it may not be appropriate for the team to take part because of safety concerns.The United States president made the comments after Iran’s Sports and Youth Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, indicated...

Donald Trump warns Iran amid its potential boycott of the 2026 World Cup, raising questions about its participation and FIFA's response to political tensions.

The United States, US, President Donald Trump, has warned Iran's football team that their lives and safety could be in danger if they joined the next

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team Thursday (Mar 12) their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America.Trump's comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite t

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup.

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 are embroiled in a war. “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome […]

Donald Trump said it's not “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year’s World Cup in the United States, citing safety concerns.

President Donald Trump said Iran's national soccer team is "welcome" to play in the World Cup, but cautioned it might not be "appropriate" to compete amid the ongoing conflict.

Despite public statements, Iran has not officially withdrawn from the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA still lists the country among qualified teams on its website.

US President Donald Trump has said Iran is welcome to take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.