2026 World Cup: Asian Football Body Confirms Iran’s Participation Amid Trump Threats

Iran’s men’s national team remains on track to compete in the World Cup this summer, a top Asian football official confirmed Monday, pushing back against recent uncertainty sparked by stark warnings from former US President Donald Trump. Despite Trump’s assertion last week that the team’s “life and safety” could be at risk if they travelled […]


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