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Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup," Iranian soccer federation President Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/03/20/soccer/iran-us-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #iran #2026fifaworldcup #us #middleeast #fifa #gianniinfantino

Iran 'boycotting' U.S. but not World Cup: soccer federation chief

Iran's soccer federation says it has opened talks with FIFA about potentially relocating its matches from the United States, but a resolution remains unclear.

The Japan Times

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)3d ago

Europe rejects Trump’s Iran demands https://www.politico.eu/podcast/brussels-playbook-podcast/europe-rejects-trumps-iran-demands/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #BrusselsPlaybookPodcast #2026FIFAWorldCup #ForeignAffairs #Enlargement #WarinIran #EUBudget #Security #Politics #Energy #NATO

Europe rejects Trump’s Iran demands

European affairs ministers meet in Brussels to prepare this week’s EU summit — with discussions ranging from Ukraine and the war in Iran to the bloc’s next long-term budget and competitiveness. But…

POLITICO

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)6d ago

Iran to FIFA: Kick US out of World Cup, not us https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-football-fifa-infantino-kick-united-states-out-world-cup-not-us/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #2026FIFAWorldCup #ForeignAffairs #WarinIran

Iran to FIFA: Kick US out of World Cup, not us

“Certainly, no one can exclude Iran’s national team from the World Cup,” federation tells football chief Gianni Infantino.

POLITICO

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 12

Trump says it is not ‘appropriate’ for Iran soccer team to be at World Cup https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/12/trump-iran-world-cup-participation-00825383?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #2026FIFAWorldCup #Politics

Politico.eu (Unofficial RSS)Mar 11

FIFA boss Infantino: Trump says Iran is ‘welcome’ to play in World Cup https://www.politico.eu/article/fifa-boss-gianni-infantino-donald-iran-world-cup/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Societyandculture #2026FIFAWorldCup #Globaleconomy #U.S.politics #Warandhealth #Wareconomy #Diplomacy #WarinIran #Military #Politics #Drones #Sport #War

FIFA boss Infantino: Trump says Iran is ‘welcome’ to play in World Cup

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reported Wednesday morning that he’d met with U.S. President Donald Trump and discussed Iran’s participation in the World Cup. “President Trump reitera…

POLITICO

CBC Canada Mar 10

Middle East war casts uncertainty over 2026 FIFA World Cup
Growing conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran scheduled to play matches in the United States despite the two countries now being involved in military strikes. Experts say the situation is unprecedented for FIFA, while members of Metro Vancouver's Iranian community say events back ho...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-war-middle-east-9.7117869?cmp=rss

CBC British Columbia Mar 9

Middle East war casts uncertainty over 2026 FIFA World Cup
Growing conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Iran scheduled to play matches in the United States despite the two countries now being involved in military strikes. Experts say the situation is unprecedented for FIFA, while members of Metro Vancouver's Iranian community say events back ho...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fifa-world-cup-war-middle-east-9.7117869?cmp=rss

The Japan Times Mar 7

The reeling U.S. hospitality sector is banking on a rebound in 2026 spurred by the FIFA World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/07/us-hotels-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #us #tourism #2026fifaworldcup #donaldtrump

U.S. hotels seek World Cup boost after tourism dip under Trump

The U.S. hospitality sector has been reeling from a tourism slump. The country became the only major destination to see a drop in foreign visitors last year.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Mar 2