Iran to Skip World Cup, Minister Says, Despite Reported Trump Assurances to FIFA

2026-03-11 15:10 • ;Tariq Panja
The head of soccer’s global governing body, Gianni Infantino, said that President Trump had assured him the Iranian team could participate in this summer’s tournament despite the war in the Middle East.
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