Donald Trump warns Iranian national team against participating in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico amid rising tensions, raising uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the global football tournament.
United States President Donald Trump has advised the Iranian national football team to consider skipping the upcoming , warning that participating in the tournament in the United States could put the team’s safety at risk.
Donald Trump made the remark amid rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and , stating that although Iran has qualified for the tournament, it may not be appropriate for the team to attend due to possible security concerns.
According to the former U.S. president, the Iranian team should consider staying away from the tournament “for their own life and safety,” a statement that has sparked debate across the international sports community.
The 2026 tournament will be jointly hosted by the , and , marking the first time three countries will co-host the global football competition.
Meanwhile, officials in Iran have also hinted that the country may reconsider its participation in the competition due to the ongoing tensions and security uncertainties surrounding the event.
The global football governing body has not yet made any official announcement regarding Iran’s participation or potential withdrawal from the tournament.
The development has raised fresh concerns about how political and security tensions could influence international sporting events, especially one as globally significant as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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