Trump Warns Iran Soccer Team, FIFA Defends

0:00On this March 12th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. President Donald Trump has raised concerns about the safety of the Iran National Soccer Team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In a recent post on True Social, the 79-year-old president said the team is welcome, but their lives could be a risk, especially since some. Matches are set in the United States. This comes three months after Trump received the first ever FIFA Peace Prize at the Kennedy Center. The award happened alongside leaders from Mexico and Canada, the other host nations, with FIFA praising his efforts toward peace. Meanwhile, the Iranian team fired back on social media. They stressed that FIFA runs the tournament, not any one person or country, and pointed out their strong qualification. They added that only a host failing on security could face issues. The warning ties into the ongoing war involving Israel, Iran, and the U.S., which started late February. The casualties have topped 1,800, including U.S. service members and many civilians.

1:01Iran is still scheduled for three group stage games in the U.S. this June, including two in Los Angeles and one in Seattle. Trump had earlier said he does not care if they join, calling Iran defeated, thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. A pillow that plays your podcast, music, or white noise privately. No ear buds required. S-O-L-I. SoleyPillow.com