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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Infantino Says Trump Welcomes Iran to Play in 2026 World Cup
Caption: Infantino Says Trump Welcomes Iran to Play in 2026 World Cup. Gianni Infantino said Donald Trump confirmed Iran would be welcome to compete in the 2026 World Cup. The assurance came after Infantino met Trump and discussed the tournament as global tensions surrounding Iran continue. FIFA is preparing for the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran has already qualified and is scheduled to play group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. Iran’s participation has been questioned after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered regional retaliation. Infantino said the World Cup should unite people during times of global tension. The FIFA chief previously awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in December. FIFA said the award recognized individuals whose actions promote peace and bring people together through sport. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Gianni Infantino,Donald Trump,FIFA World Cup 2026,Iran national team,Ali Khamenei,FIFA Peace Prize,Los Angeles World Cup,Seattle World Cup
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