FIFA responds after Donald Trump triggers conflict in Iran ahead of World CupThe FIFA general secretary Mattias Grafstrom has said they will 'monitor developments' after the United States - co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup - launched military action against IranView 2 Images The United States are co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, which Iran have qualified for (Image: PA)FIFA will 'monitor developments' in Iran in the wake of military action being launched against them by the United States, their secretary general has said. ‌The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that “major combat operations” were underway after launching missile strikes on Iran alongside Israel on Saturday morning. ‌Iran have qualified for the World Cup, which will be held across America, Canada and Mexico this summer. “We had the finals draw in Washington in which all teams participated, and our focus is on a safe World Cup with all the teams participating. Article continues belowIt was confirmed that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) had been halted after the city was hit by an explosion on Saturday.

Source: Daily Mirror February 28, 2026 17:41 UTC