Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'Fifa chief Gianni Infantino said he and US President Donald Trump had discussed the Iranian team's participation at the upcoming World Cup. (Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump warned Iran's football team on Thursday their "life and safety" would be at risk if they took part in the upcoming World Cup in North America. Trump's comments came just two days after he told Fifa chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war. "The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "The United States of America looks very much forward to hosting the FIFA World Cup," Trump wrote.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2026 06:35 UTC