Donald Trump tells Iran 'I really don't care' if they boycott US World Cup as they prepare to pull out amid Middle East crisis - and could be replaced by Iraq or UAE
US President Donald Trump insists he 'does not care' whether Iran play at the World Cup this summer amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Iran have qualified for their fourth successive World Cup but could well boycott it. If Iraq lose the play-off, they could have the security of being next in line should Iran pull out. 'Our focus is to have a safe World Cup with everybody participating.' Iran might pull out of the World Cup but no decision has been made by their FAGovernments across the world are scrambling to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East.
Source: Daily Mail March 04, 2026 11:59 UTC
