March 13, 2026

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Who Calls the Shots — Trump or FIFA?

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, an unexpected geopolitical controversy has emerged over whether Iran national football team will participate in football’s biggest tournament, raising a complex question about authority in global sport: who ultimately decides, the host country or FIFA? The debate intensified following escalating tensions between the

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World Cup Tension: Trump Says Iran Welcome but Warns It May Not Be Safe to Attend

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the Iran national football team would be welcome to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but expressed concerns that it may not be appropriate for the team to attend due to safety risks. In a message posted on social media, Trump stated that while the Iranian

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