Trump has maintained a prominent role in World Cup preparations, appearing alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who presented him with the inaugural "FIFA Peace Prize" three months ago. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Iran, who have secured qualification for a fourth consecutive World Cup, face growing uncertainty over their attendance at the tournament. "Our focus is to have a safe World Cup with everybody participating." Winners of the last five World Cup finals | PA Should Iran withdraw from the competition, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates stand as the most probable replacements. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, though Trump asserts American forces have neutralised Iran's naval and air capabilities.

Source: BBC March 04, 2026 15:09 UTC