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Published 12 Mar, 2026 08:10pm

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

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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