"We also spoke about the current situation in Iran, and the fact that the Iranian team has qualified to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026. During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States."
"We all need an event like the FIFA World Cup to bring people together now more than ever, and I sincerely thank the President of the United States for his support, as it shows once again that Football Unites the World."
Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup faced uncertainty following military strikes between the US, Israel, and Iran in late February. FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with President Trump to discuss the tournament and Iran's status. Trump confirmed that Iran's qualified team is welcome to compete in the World Cup being held in the United States. Infantino emphasized that major sporting events like the World Cup serve to unite people during challenging times. Iran will play all three group matches in the US and could potentially face the host nation in the knockout round depending on group standings.
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