FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated to him the United States' welcome for Iran's national football team to participate in the 2026 World Cup finals.

Infantino wrote on his Instagram account that during a meeting, the American president confirmed that the Iranian team is welcome to participate in the tournament that will be held in the United States in partnership with Canada and Mexico.

The FIFA president indicated that the meeting also touched on the current situation in Iran, in light of recent political developments.

Trump's statements to Infantino come days after different remarks he made to Politico, where he said he is not very concerned about Iran's participation in the World Cup.

Doubts have increased regarding the participation of the Iranian national team in the World Cup following the military escalation in the region after the attacks launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.

If Iran withdraws from the tournament, it would be a precedent since the 1950 World Cup when the national football teams of France and India withdrew from the finals held in Brazil.

For his part, the President of the Iranian Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, hinted at the possibility of boycotting the tournament, indicating that the final decision rests with the sports authorities in his country.

Taj explained in statements to Iranian television that the recent events may affect the decision to participate, emphasizing that the current situation makes it difficult to look at the World Cup with optimism.

Iran's group stage matches are scheduled to be held in the United States, in the cities of Los Angeles and Seattle, which has also raised questions about the security aspects related to hosting the Iranian team.

In his concluding remarks, Infantino emphasized that the World Cup remains an event that brings people together, affirming that football has the power to unite the world despite political tensions.