U.S. says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

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Replicas of the FIFA World Cup trophy are displayed successful  a store  successful  Tehran, Iran, April 23, 2026.

Replicas of the FIFA World Cup trophy are displayed successful a store successful Tehran, Iran, April 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters

l 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said connected Thursday (April 24, 2026)​, Washington had nary objections to Iranian players participating successful ‌the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but helium added ​the players volition not beryllium allowed to ⁠bring with them radical with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

"Nothing from the U.S. has told them they can't ‌come," Mr. Rubio told reporters. President Donald Trump besides said his medication "would not privation to impact ‌the athletes" successful comments helium made astatine the ‌White ⁠House. The 2026 shot World Cup is acceptable ⁠to statesman connected June 11 crossed the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Published - April 24, 2026 11:07 americium IST

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