FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his welcome for Iran's participation in the 2026 Soccer World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
Iran's presence at a recent FIFA planning summit in Atlanta had raised questions amid escalating regional tensions. However, Trump reiterated his stance, stating Iran's team is welcome to compete.
Infantino shared that the discussion highlighted the importance of events like the World Cup for global unity, thanking the President for his support under the banner "Football Unites the World."
Iran qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup. Potential matchups include games in Los Angeles and Seattle, with a possibility of facing the U.S. in an elimination match in Dallas.