FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, announced that Donald Trump welcomes Iran's participation in the World Cup.

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, stated that he met with Donald Trump, who expressed support for Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Iran missed a FIFA planning meeting, which raised concerns about its presence in the USA, in the context of tensions in the Middle East. Trump stated that he is not worried about Iran, considering it a "very seriously defeated country."

Infantino emphasized the importance of the event for global unity. Iran, which has qualified for the fourth consecutive time, will play in Group C alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, with matches scheduled in the USA. There is a possibility that Iran and the USA could meet in a knockout match if both teams finish second in their groups.