FIFA statement on cancelling World Cup as Iran withdraw and Donald Trump speaksFIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer has responded to the suggestion of postponing this summer's World Cup because of the United States' war with IranView 3 Images Gianni Infantino claims Donald Trump says Iran are welcome to compete in the World Cup (Image: Getty Images)FIFA have already said this week that the World Cup is "too big" for them to postpone over the United States and Israel's war with Iran. "Since this corrupt government assassinated our leader, we have no conditions under which we can participate in the World Cup," Ahmad Donyamal said in a television interview. "And the World Cup will go on, obviously, right? The World Cup is too big, and we hope that everyone can participate that has qualified." For you who have not experienced the World Cup, the World Cup is very special because it's truly global and it brings everybody together.

Source: Daily Mirror March 11, 2026 18:56 UTC