Infantino and Trump repeat the “Iran and the World Cup” debate.. What did he say?

And he said Infantino: “First, of course Iran will participate in the World Cup 2026. And of course it will play. Iran In the United States. Because this is very simple, we need to connect. This is my responsibility. “Our responsibility.”

Earlier on Thursday, US President Donald Trump told reporters that he “supports” Iran’s participation in the tournament, which will be held next June and July.

He added Trumpet From the Oval Office: “Well, if Janney says that, I’m fine. Did Janney say that? You know what? Let them play. Well, Janney is great. He’s my friend. He talked about it. I told him, ‘Do whatever you want. You can take them. You don’t have to take them. Maybe they have a good team. Do they have a good team?’

Iran was supposed to participate in the tournament, but participation was difficult, as it requested that its matches be moved outside the United States, and FIFA rejected the request and stuck to the current system.

Officials of the Iranian Federation, including its president, were to attend the match Mehdi Tajthe meeting, but was turned away from Toronto airport due to what Tehran described as “unacceptable behavior” by Canadian immigration officials, despite traveling on a valid visa.

The incident, which took place on Tuesday, highlights the real and political obstacles facing Iran at the World Cup, which is a politically sensitive issue. FIFA Since the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran last February.

A source familiar with the matter told Reuters that two members of the delegation would have attended the meeting, but chose not to participate after one of the delegates was banned from entering Canada.

Taj is a former member of Iranian Revolutionary GuardHe is believed to have been banned from entering Canada.

Canadian officials said entry decisions were made based on judicial review, and insisted they would not allow entry to people affiliated with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, which Ottawa calls a terrorist group.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said: “I can give the following confirmations and facts. First: As you know, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and all its members have been on the list of terrorist organizations for many years. Its members are not allowed to enter. We have several checks and we are doing the necessary. No member has entered the country. We have taken the necessary measures.”