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A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup

On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.

The Conversation

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In today’s Football Daily: time to focus on the really big international games

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games from United States

Iran are scheduled to play their three group matches in the US, but will refuse to travel there over fears for their safety

The Independent UK

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Fifa president responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games out of US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the World Cup will proceed as scheduled, rejecting Iran's request to move its games from the United States to Mexico.

The Independent UK

Fifa issues decisions on Iran’s World Cup request and Israel complaint

Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled

The Independent UK

Plans to move Iran's World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico 'denied by FIFA' after Donald Trump comments

Trump 'cannot ensure the security' of Iran at the World Cup

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Why Morocco Has Been Awarded Senegal’s AFCON Title 57 Days Later—What Happens Next?

The threat of “World War III” has been raised amid the heated reaction to CAF’s ruling.

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Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

The Independent UK

FIFA to Stage Super Bowl-Inspired Halftime Show at 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey: Who Will Headline The Show?

FIFA announces a Super Bowl-inspired halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, marking a historic shift in the tournament's entertainment approach

International Business Times UK

Iran still set to play in World Cup despite Trump safety warning, says Asian football chief

Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in doubt following social media comments made by US president Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Official Statement Adds Another Twist to Iran’s 2026 World Cup Participation

The attempts at more clarity from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have only led to further confusion.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Reverses Tone on Iran's 2026 World Cup Spot as Iraq, UAE Eye Surprise Entry

US President Donald Trump signalled doubts about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States as safety concerns rise and Iraq and the UAE emerge as possible replacements.

International Business Times UK

Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning

Iran says no one can exclude it from the World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump's warning that their "life and safety" would be at risk in the US.

Radio France Internationale

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

US-Israel war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear

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The Independent UK

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump says Iran should not play in World Cup for their ‘life and safety’

Donald Trump said Iran’s team are welcome to the World Cup but that he does not believe it is appropriate they be there ‘for their own life and safety’

International Business Times UK

Iran May Skip 2026 World Cup After Khamenei Killing—Trump Says 'I Really Don't Care'

Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt after its sports minister ruled out playing following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Independent UK

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

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The Mary Sue

In a move as tone-deaf as it gets, Trump’s World Cup welcome for Iran collapses after a blunt statement from the nation

Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali, has officially declared that the nation cannot participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This firm statement comes after weeks of escalating conflict and marks a definitive withdrawal from the global tournament.

Euronews

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

The Iranian sports and youth minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country's football players would not be safe in the US, which will be one of the World Cup's host countries this summer.

The Independent UK

Iran’s sports minister rules out World Cup participation – reports

Iran are due to play all three of their group games at this summer’s finals in the United States.

Sports Illustrated

Iran Sports Minister Rules Out 2026 World Cup Participation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested the exact opposite only hours earlier.

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s sports minister says football team will not play at 2026 World Cup

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after the US killed their leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the sports minister has said

Evening Standard

'Of course' Donald Trump will welcome Iran to World Cup, insists FIFA president Gianni Infantino

FIFA Peace Prize winner recently said he “does not care” about Iran’s involvement

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says Iran ‘welcome’ to compete at World Cup – Gianni Infantino

The team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28.

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