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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Says Iran Should Not Attend 2026 World Cup for Safety Reasons
Caption: Trump Says Iran Should Not Attend 2026 World Cup for Safety Reasons. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s national soccer team is welcome at the 2026 World Cup but suggested it would not be appropriate for safety reasons. Iran has already qualified for the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranian team is scheduled to play two group matches in Los Angeles and one in Seattle. The Iranian Football Federation said the United States should not host the tournament if player safety cannot be guaranteed. Trump later insisted the World Cup would be the safest sporting event in American history. FIFA has not yet commented on the dispute. Ahmad Donyamali previously said Iran might withdraw from the tournament following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. The controversy comes as tensions remain high after the killing of Ali Khamenei during the conflict. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,President Donald Trump,Iran national soccer team,FIFA World Cup 2026,Iranian Football Federation,Ahmad Donyamali,Ali Khamenei,Los Angeles matches,Seattle match
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