Infantino: Trump promised me that Iran can come to the USA for the World Cup

FIFA announced on Tuesday evening that it expects the Iranian national team to be allowed to come to the United States and participate in the World Cup, despite the war between the two...

11 Mar, 06:14 — 11 Mar, 10:10

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This story is significant due to the complex geopolitical relationship between the United States and Iran, which has historically led to travel restrictions and diplomatic tensions. A promise of entry for the Iranian national team for a major international event like the World Cup signals a potential, albeit limited, easing of these tensions in the sporting arena, despite ongoing conflicts.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Infantino insists Trump has assured him Iran are ‘welcome’ to play at 2026 World Cup

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helsingin-sanomat4h ago

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faz3h ago

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.

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vg3h ago

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

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index-hr2h ago

Infantino: Trump mi je rekao da je Iran dobrodošao na SP

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

Infantino says Trump assured him Iran are welcome at World Cup

Iran are scheduled to play three matches in the United States

By Tim Reynolds

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YahooMostly Factual1h ago

World Cup 2026: Donald Trump opens the door to Iran

Donald Trump wants Iran at the 2026 World CupWorld Cup 2026: Donald Trump opens the door to IranFor days now, international tensions have been running high around Iran. Hosted by the United States, Me...

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

FIFA World Cup: Infantino says Donald Trump assured him that Iran football team can come to USA

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danas1h ago

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.

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klix-ba4h ago

Infantino: Trump mi je obećao da Iran može doći u SAD na Svjetsko prvenstvo

FIFA je u utorak navečer saopćila da očekuje kako će reprezentaciji Irana biti dozvoljen dolazak u Sjedinjene Američke Države i učešće na Svjetskom prvenstvu, uprkos ratu koji se vodi između dvije države, a koje počinje za otprilike tri mjeseca.

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punch-ngMostly Factual3h ago

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/

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vanguard-ngMixed2h ago

Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup – Infantino

US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to play at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday. The post Trump said Iran ‘welcome to compete’ in World Cup – Infantino appeared first on Vanguard News.

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