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Trump discourages Iran from playing at FIFA World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’

Published March 12, 2026
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US President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran is welcome to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, but has also said, “I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.”

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