Iran’s national football team has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The team stated that no individual or country has the authority to exclude Iran from the tournament and instead called for the host nation, the United States, to be disqualified if it fails to ensure the safety of participating teams.

The reaction came after Trump warned that Iranian players should reconsider traveling to the United States to compete, citing security concerns amid ongoing military tensions. For nearly two weeks, Iran has been under attack from U.S. and Israeli forces, and the situation remains volatile. Iranian players emphasized that the World Cup is governed by FIFA, not by political leaders, and that their qualification was earned through performance and merit.

According to the schedule, Iran is set to play its group-stage matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. However, the ongoing conflict has cast uncertainty over the team’s participation in the tournament.