“Given that this corrupt government has murdered our leader, there are no conditions under which we can participate in the World Cup. “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. Iran National Team Replies to TrumpThe Iranian national football team rejected Trump’s comments regarding their participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. “The World Cup is a historic and international event, and its organizer is FIFA, not a single country. Certainly, no one can remove the Iranian national team from the World Cup,” the statement read.

Source: GhanaWeb March 13, 2026 10:49 UTC