Trump warns over Iran’s security at the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Thursday (12) that Iran should not participate in the next World Cup in North America for "its own safety," amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East.

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Trump made these statements just two days after telling FIFA President Gianni Infantino that Iranian players would be welcome despite the conflict.

"The Iranian team is welcome at the World Cup, but I really don't think it's appropriate for them to be there, for their safety and well-being," said the Republican politician on his platform Truth Social.

Infantino stated this week that during a meeting with Trump at the White House, they both discussed the "current situation in Iran." "President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States," wrote the official after the meeting last Tuesday.

It was the first time the FIFA president spoke out about the war initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28.

In December, Infantino created the FIFA Peace Prize and awarded it to Trump, with whom he has a close relationship. The American president asked the Australian government this week to grant asylum to players from the Iranian women's team who were in the Oceania country.

The athletes feared reprisals from the Iranian regime after refusing to sing the national anthem before an Asian Cup match. Australia agreed to grant asylum to the five players who decided to stay.

* With content from AFP.

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