Wales star Wilson confirms fitness for World Cup play-offs

Harry Wilson has given Wales a major boost by confirming his fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month.

Trump Will Let Iran Play at 2026 World Cup in U.S., FIFA Chief Says

The head of soccer’s global governing body, Gianni Infantino, said that President Trump had assured him the Iranian team could play in this summer’s tournament despite the war in the Middle East.

By Tariq Panja

Trump says Iranians shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

The Middle East war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran's participation at this summer's men's football World Cup.

Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play

The United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup appears to change on an almost hourly basis. US president Donald Trump caused more confusion on Thursday by saying he did not believe it “is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety”. The incendiary post on Truth Social came less than 48 hours after Fifa’s president, Gianni ...

By Matt Hughes

Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says

Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's sports minister said the team would pull out.

By Becky Sullivan

Trump says Iran’s World Cup participation may not be ‘appropriate,’ while adding men’s team is still ‘welcome’

President Donald Trump said Iran's national soccer team is "welcome" to play in the World Cup, but cautioned it might not be "appropriate" to compete amid the ongoing conflict.

FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier

The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.

Jalkapallo | Trump Fifan puheen­johtajalle: Iran tervetullut USA:n MM-kisoihin

Iranin osallistuminen on ollut epävarmaa sen jälkeen, kun Yhdysvallat ja Israel ovat tehneet sotilasiskuja maahan.

Fußball-WM 2026: Infantino: Trump sichert Iran WM-Teilnahme zu

Erst war es Donald Trump „egal“, ob Irans Nationalteam bei der Fußball-WM in den USA antritt, nun sei die Mannschaft „herzlich eingeladen“. Doch der Präsident des iranischen Verbandes hat große Bedenken.

Trump says Iran welcome to play World Cup, but risk 'life and safety'

US President Donald Trump says Iran men's national soccer team is welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup, but believes it is not appropriate that they be there "for their own life and safety".

Sportsminister udelukker Irans deltagelse ved VM

På grund af USA's krigshandlinger udelukker Ahmad Donyamali, at Iran skal deltage ved sommerens VM-slutrunde.

Az iráni sportminiszter kizárta, hogy Irán részt vegyen a foci-vb-n

Donald Trump a FIFA elnöke szerint biztosította Iránt, hogy válogatottjuk ott lehet a nyári világbajnokságon.

By Ignácz Péter

Infantino hevder Trump ga garanti: Iran er selvfølgelig velkommen til VM

Fifa-president Gianni Infantino sier Donald Trump har forsikret ham om at Irans fotballherrer er velkomne til VM til tross for krigen mot USA.

„Definitiv keine Möglichkeit“: Irans Sportminister schließt WM-Teilnahme aus

Irans Sportminister äußert sich nun deutlich zu einem Boykott der Fußball-WM in Nordamerika. Für US-Präsident Donald Trump ist das iranische Team weiterhin willkommen.

Trump: Iranska reprezentacija je dobrodošla na Svjetsko, ali bolje za njih da ne dođu

AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump na svojoj je društvenoj mreži Truth Social objavio da je iranska nogomentna reprezentacija dobrodošla na Svjetsko prvenstvo, no da misli da je bolje da ne dođu.

Mayor of Kansas City hopeful of Iran’s participation in World Cup: ‘All should be welcome’

The Iranian sports minister suggested his country would withdraw after the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran

By Richard Jolly

Sportsminister udelukker Irans deltagelse ved VM

På grund af USA’s krigshandlinger udelukker Ahmad Donyamali, at Iran skal deltage ved sommerens VM-slutrunde.

Iran Football responds to Donald Trump’s ‘life and safety’ warning at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Iran’s football federation has pushed back against Donald Trump after the U. S.

‘For their own life and safety’: Trump questions Iran’s participation at FIFA World Cup

President Trump expressed that it may not be "appropriate" for Iran's national football team to attend the FIFA World Cup due to safety concerns, despite previously assuring FIFA's president of their welcome. The White House has not clarified the specific safety threats Trump alluded to.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Trump: ‘Iranska reprezentacija je dobrodošla na SP, ali stvarno je bolje da tamo ne budu‘

Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je u četvrtak da je iranska nogometna reprezentacija dobrodošla sudjelovati na Svjetskom prvenstvu 2026., ali je rekao da smatra kako nije prikladno da budu tamo zbog vlastitih života i sigurnosti. "Iranska nogometna reprezentacija dobrodošla je na Svjetsko...

By redakcija@jutarnji.hr

Who will replace Iran’s soccer team at the 2026 World Cup? FIFA faces dilemma amid US-Iran war

Iran won't play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid conflict with the US, pushing FIFA to consider a replacement. Here's which team could replace Iran.

Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup - The Straits Times

Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup  The Straits Times

Donald Trump discourages Iran from playing at 2026 FIFA World Cup: ‘For their own life and safety’

Trump promijenio mišljenje: Nije prikladno da Iran bude na Svjetskom prvenstvu zbog njihove bezbjednosti

Predsjednik Sjedinjenih Američkih Država Donald Trump je prije dva dana poručio kako nogometna reprezentacija Irana dobrodošla na Svjetsko prvenstvo, a sada je promijenio mišljenje.

By Piše: E. B.

Raber ready to lead Israeli women hoopsters in key World Cup qualifiers - interview

The veteran 29-year-old forward, who currently plays her club basketball in Greece with Olympiacos, spoke about national team pride, her international career and the future of women’s basketball.

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

The statement from Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali on Wednesday that Iran could not take part in a World Cup being co-hosted by the United States offered the clearest indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer’s showpiece event in the modern era. While that has not officially happened at this […]

What will happen if Iran pulls out of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

If Iran pulls out of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a replacement may have to be found.

Infantino: Tramp ponovio da je Iran dobrodošao na Svetsko prvenstvo u SAD

Međunarodna fudbalska federacija (FIFA) očekuje da će fudbalska reprezentacija Irana moći da doputuje u Sjedinjene Američke Države i učestvuje na Svetskom prvenstvu 2026. godine, uprkos ratu između dve zemlje.

By Nenad Radojevic

Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

Iran says it would be impossible for Iran to take part after air attacks launched by the US and Israel

By Reuters

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - The Daily Star

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options  The Daily Star

Football: Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear - The Star

Football: Mexican GK Luis Angel Malagon ruled out of World Cup with Achilles tear  The Star

Iran pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Trump welcome - Geo News

Iran pulls out of 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Trump welcome  Geo News

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety' - Dhaka Tribune

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'  Dhaka Tribune

Trump says Iran can ‘compete’ in World Cup — Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Donald Trump confirmed Iran is welcome to compete in the World Cup in North America, despite regional conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-iran-can-compete-in-world-cup-infantino/

By Punch Newspapers

Wales boss Bellamy ‘feels a responsibility’ with World Cup on line

Manager Craig Bellamy told AFP on Friday that he "feels a responsibility" to take Wales to this summer's World Cup, ahead of a crunch home play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina this month. The post Wales boss Bellamy ‘feels a responsibility’ with World Cup on line appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves Fifa pondering options - Daily Monitor

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves Fifa pondering options  Daily Monitor

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup - the-star.co.ke

Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup  the-star.co.ke

Trump assures FIFA Iran can travel to US for 2026 World Cup - Graphic Online

Trump assures FIFA Iran can travel to US for 2026 World Cup  Graphic Online

‘Not appropriate’ for Iran to be at World Cup – Trump

US president Donald Trump has said Iran's men's football team is "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but that it is not "appropriate" for them to be there "for their own life and safety".

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Iran Sports Minister Says Country Will Not Participate in 2026 World Cup

Iran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the country’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali just announced today, citing the current geopolitical tensions as American and Israeli warplanes continue to pound Tehran and other major Iranian cities. The statement comes despite Iran having already qualified for the tournament, which will be hosted […] The post Iran Sports Minister Says Country Will Not Participate in 2026 World Cup appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Farah Ben Gamra

Donald Trump: "The Iranian team is welcome at the World Cup" - Seneweb

Donald Trump: "The Iranian team is welcome at the World Cup"  Seneweb

Expert opinion: What adjustments for DR Congo ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoffs? - Foot Africa

Expert opinion: What adjustments for DR Congo ahead of the 2026 World Cup playoffs?  Foot Africa