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Trump: Iran Team ‘Welcome’ but May Be Unsafe at World Cup

Published on Marzo 12, 2026

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran’s national soccer team would be permitted to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but also stated that he does not believe the team should attend because of security concerns tied to the widening conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

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