President Donald Trump stated Iran's national soccer team can participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but cautioned against their attendance due to safety concerns amid escalating US-Iran-Israel conflict.Iran qualified for the tournament, with matches scheduled in the U.S., despite its sports minister initially suggesting withdrawal following recent US and Israeli strikes.Separately, six Iranian women's soccer players and a staffer sought and received asylum in
Australia, fearing persecution in
Iran after the
Women's Asian Cup.