Iran football

Iran football

File photo of US President Donald Trump pointing on 15 June 2025. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

Trump's comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war.

World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - 10 June, 2025 Iran players line up before the match Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options

Supporters of the Iranian women's soccer team gather at Sydney Airport, after five of the players were granted asylum, in Sydney, Australia, 10 March 2026. REUTERS/Jeremy Piper

Iranian women's football squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

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Iraq coach urges FIFA to postpone world cup playoff amid Iran war

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How football is uniting the Arab world

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'Football gods bless those who score', says Iran coach Queiroz after 1-0 defeat against USA

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USA keep cool to win heated battle against emotional Iran and gain knockout qualification

24 years apart, Abedzadeh and Reyna set to relive family history in Iran vs USA clash

24 years apart, Abedzadeh and Reyna set to relive family history in Iran vs USA clash

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Fans brace for politically charged US-Iran clash

Iran vs USA - The most politically charged match of the World Cup is here

Iran vs USA - The most politically charged match of the World Cup is here

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Iran's Queiroz dismisses 'mental games', hopes less politics at next World Cup

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US coach apologises for Iran flag post in tense pre-match news conference

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Team USA press conference cut short after criticism from journalist over doctoring of Iran flag