‘No one can ... ’: Iran hits back at Trump's 'skip FIFA World Cup' remark

Iran's national football team has firmly stated that no entity can prevent their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, directly countering US President Donald Trump's safety concerns. The team emphasized that FIFA governs the tournament and their qualification was earned through merit, questioning the host's ability to ensure security if they cannot.

‘No one can ... ’: Iran hits back at Trump's 'skip FIFA World Cup' remark
Iran's national football team has firmly stated that no entity can prevent their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, directly countering US President Donald Trump's safety concerns. The team emphasized that FIFA governs the tournament and their qualification was earned through merit, questioning the host's ability to ensure security if they cannot.