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

Iran has qualified for this summer's soccer showpiece, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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.

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

Trump made the comments on his Truth Social platform on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (March 13): US President Donald Trump warned Iran’s football team Thursday 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 the Middle EastRead More

Iran's participation in the World Cup seems to be slipping further away on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump saying that Team Melli players would not be “safe” if they came to the United States.

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...

United States President Donald Trump has said Iran’s national football team may be “welcome” at the 2026 World Cup, but warned it would not be appropriate

President 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

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.

US President Donald Trump has expressed pessimism about the safety and security of the Iranian football national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US.

Trump advises Iran's soccer team to skip the FIFA World Cup for safety, amid rising tensions and recent geopolitical events.

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.