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Doubts arose over the participation of the Iranian national team in the match World Cup Then, when the United States and Israel began to attack Iran on February 28, the conflict escalated to include other countries in the Middle East, when Iran began attacking the Gulf countries and the region.
Trump said earlier this month that he “doesn’t care” about Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino emphasized that the US president supports the group’s participation, after a meeting between them.
Meeting with Trump on the role of Iran
After the meeting with Trump, Infantino wrote on his Instagram account: “This evening, I met the President of the United States.” Donald Trump “To discuss the preparations for the upcoming World Cup, and the growing interest as the start of the tournament approaches in just 93 days.”
The FIFA president added: “We also talked about the situation… IranRegarding the eligibility of the Iranian national team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during the discussion, President Trump also said that the Iranian national team is welcome to participate in the tournament that is being held in the United States in addition to Canada and Mexico.
Infantino emphasized in his speech, reported by the British media agency (BA Media): “We all need an event like the World Cup to unite people more than ever, and I am very grateful to the President of the World Cup.” US “Because of his support, which also shows that football unites the world.”
Some hope that Infantino forced Trump to make this statement, to save the race as it nears its start.
The Iranian national team is scheduled to play all three of its group matches in the United States, and could face its American counterpart in the round of 32 World Cup if both finish second in their group.
The group draw for the next World Cup placed the Iranian team in Group Seven, along with New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt.
