Iran Responds to Trump: 'No One Can Exclude Iran from the World Cup'
The Iranian national football team rejected statements by US President Donald Trump, who said it was inappropriate for them to participate in the World Cup organized by the US, Mexico, and Canada, and stressed that 'no one can exclude them' from the competition.
TL;DR
- Iran's national football team rejected US President Donald Trump's statement that it was inappropriate for them to participate in the World Cup.
- The team asserted that 'no one can exclude' Iran from the competition, as it qualified through merit.
- Iran stated that FIFA, not an individual or country, is the governing body of the World Cup.
- The team suggested that the United States, as a co-host, could be the one excluded if it cannot guarantee the safety of participating teams.
- Iran has qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup finals and is in Group G.