The Iranian national soccer team has issued a furious response to Donald Trump's World Cup warning. In December, FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace PrizeBack in December, FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. 'We also spoke about the current situation in Iran, and the fact that the Iranian team has qualified to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026. '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,' he wrote. Iran secured a place in a fourth successive World Cup by finishing top of Group A in Asian qualifying.

Source: Daily Mail March 13, 2026 02:13 UTC