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Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup

Let them play – Donald Trump gives blessing for Iran to compete at World Cup

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Iran’s participation in the finals has been uncertain since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the country on February 28.

Iran ‘will play at the World Cup’ despite ongoing conflict – Gianni Infantino

Iran ‘will play at the World Cup’ despite ongoing conflict – Gianni Infantino

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28TH, with Iran retaliating with strikes on Israel and Middle East nations hosting US military bases.

Iran’s sports minister rules out World Cup participation – reports

Iran’s sports minister rules out World Cup participation – reports

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Iran are due to play all three of their group games at this summer’s finals in the United States.

Donald Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ to compete at World Cup – Gianni Infantino

Donald Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ to compete at World Cup – Gianni Infantino

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

The team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.

Gianni Infantino’s joke about British fans not ‘helpful or accurate’ – UK police

Gianni Infantino’s joke about British fans not ‘helpful or accurate’ – UK police

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Infantino joked the 2022 finals were special because “no Brit was arrested”.