Trump doesn’t believe it’s ‘appropriate’ for Iran men’s soccer team to join World Cup
By Samuel Chamberlain
Published on March 12, 2026.
President Trump has responded to Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, who stated that his country cannot compete at the World Cup due to "wicked acts" committed by the US. The US is co-hosting the tournament and has a strong relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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