US President Donald Trump has said it may not be “appropriate” for Iran to take part in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing safety concerns as tensions remain high between the countries.

Iran has reacted to Donald Trump's comments on its potential World Cup participation, emphasising FIFA's authority amid geopolitical tensions and security concerns.

Iran has said no country can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup after Donald Trump warned the team’s “life and safety” could be at risk in the United States.

Iran has insisted that no country has the authority to exclude it from the upcoming FIFA World Cup, responding strongly to comments by former United

Iran's national soccer team responded to 2026 World Cup speculation, declaring "no one can exclude" them from the FIFA tournament amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran's national soccer team says “no one can exclude” it from playing in the men's World Cup in the United States. Instead, a post on the team's official Instagram account Thursday suggested maybe the U.S. team should be excluded after Trump indicated…

Nigeria misses out again as FIFA has lined up Iraq, UAE, and inter-confederation playoff teams as potential replacements if Iran withdraws from the 2026 World Cup.