Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"I really doesn’t care if Iran fail to take part in this summer’s tournament."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
"Our representatives have a visa and should participate in the World Cup draw."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"The Trump administration has aggressively pursued a systematic anti-human rights campaign to target, detain and disappear immigrants in communities across the US."
— Jamil Dakwar , Activist
"We have told the head of FIFA, Mr [Gianni] Infantino, that it is purely a political position and that FIFA must tell them [US] to desist from this behaviour."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
"Iran are 'welcome to compete' at this summer's tournament."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We all need an event like the Fifa World Cup to bring people together now more than ever."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"Considering that this corrupt [US] regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup."
— Ahmad Donyamali , Politician
"What is certain is that after these attacks, it's hard to look at the World Cup with hope."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
Key People
Ahmad Donyamali is Iran’s Sports Minister.
Amir Ghalenoei is the coach of Iran's national football team.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
ACLU human rights program director.
President of the Iranian Football Federation.
Home Affairs Minister of Australia.
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Iran announced a boycott of the World Cup draw in Washington due to the US denying visas to several members of its delegation.
Iran's sports minister stated that the country cannot participate in the World Cup due to the ongoing conflict with the USA and Israel.
Iran has ruled out participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after the U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told officials that Iran was welcome to play the Cup in the United States amid ongoing war with the Islamic Republic.
Iran's potential withdrawal from the 2026 World Cup could lead to disciplinary action from FIFA, including possible exclusion from future tournaments.
Iran reversed its decision to boycott the World Cup draw, with team representatives now due to attend the event in Washington DC.
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