"Rubio stated, 'Nothing from the US has told them they can't come. The problem with Iran would be not their athletes. It would be some of the other people they would want to bring with them, some of whom have ties to the IRGC.'"
"Rubio emphasized, 'We may not be able to let them in, but not the athletes themselves. They can't bring a bunch of IRGC terrorists into our country and pretend that they are journalists and athletic trainers.'"
"US President Donald Trump remarked that his administration would not want to affect the athletes, indicating support for their participation in the World Cup."
"Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani assured that 'all necessary arrangements for the team's participation in the tournament have been ensured by the Ministry of Sports and Youth.'"
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Iranian athletes can participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, individuals associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not be permitted entry. Concerns arose due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which has cast doubt on Iran's participation in the tournament. Iran's government spokesperson stated that arrangements for the team's participation are in place, despite speculation about potential replacements for Iran, including Italy.
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