'They are not representing Iran': protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup - Reuters
'They are not representing Iran': protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup Reuters
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"Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and of course Iran will play in the United States of America."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"This is not Iran, this is the Islamic Republic's team. This is IRGC's team."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"How about those are killed, the Iranian footballers, who are killed also? FIFA shouldn't be quiet about them."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"The moment we heard that he was coming to Canada, we tried our best to deport him, and we're happy that it happened."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"Any future US action would aim to maximize pressure on Iran’s leadership and the IRGC to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons and to curb its regional influence."
— Kirk Lippold , Other
"If any assault is carried out against our great leaders, none of the kings of the Arab countries or their palaces in the region will remain unscathed."
— Mahmoud Nabavian , Politician
"When US service members are deployed, Congress and the public deserve clarity on the objectives and strategy."
— Lisa Murkowski , Politician
"This is not Iran, this is the Islamic Republic's team. This is IRGC's team."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"How about those are killed, the Iranian footballers, who are killed also? FIFA shouldn't be quiet about them."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"The moment we heard that he was coming to Canada, we tried our best to deport him, and we're happy that it happened."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"This is not Iran, this is the Islamic Republic’s team. This is IRGC’s team."
— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist
"I expect Iran to participate and play matches in the U.S."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"I agree with Infantino’s position."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
Former commander of the USS Cole.
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
Member of Iran's parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Commission.
President of the Iranian Football Federation.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Pouria Mahmoudi is an organizer with Mission for My Homeland.
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Protesters outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver called for Iran's national football team to be banned from the World Cup, stating the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, not the Iranian populace.
Protesters outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver urged FIFA to ban Iran's national football team from the World Cup, claiming the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, not the Iranian people.
Iran's delegation was absent from the FIFA Congress in Vancouver after one member was denied entry to Canada, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding the upcoming World Cup.
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, urging FIFA to exclude Iran's national football team from the World Cup, claiming the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, not the Iranian people.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will play its originally scheduled World Cup matches this summer in the United States, despite protests calling for the team's exclusion.
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