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U.S. President Trump: Iran should skip World Cup 'for their safety'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran national team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised it not to participate for "their own life and safety."

Mar 13, 2026 · ESPN

Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday.

Mar 11, 2026 · ESPN

United States president Donald Trump says Iran 'welcome' at World Cup insists Gianni Infantino

United States president Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran are "welcome" to compete at this summer's World Cup, according to Gianni Infantino.

Mar 11, 2026 · ESPN

United States picks Irvine as World Cup training base

The United States will use Great Park in Irvine, California, as its official training base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Tuesday.

Mar 11, 2026 · ESPN

Socceroos compiling dossier on Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic is trying to learn everything there is to know about the USMNT and the rest of their group-stage opponents ahead of this year's World Cup.

Mar 11, 2026 · ESPN