Iran team hit back at Trump over FIFA World Cup exclusion threat
News Source : Al Jazeera English
News Summary
- Iran says no one can exclude it from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.
- President Donald Trump warned that the team’s “life and safety” would be at risk in the United States.
- The Middle East war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has thrown into doubt Iran's participation at this summer's tournament.
- Trump later posted another message on his social media platform to emphasise that the event would be safe for players and spectators from around the world.
Iran says no one can exclude it from the football World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trumps warning that the teams life and safety would be at risk in the United States.The [+1931 chars]
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