Трамп "не заботит", сыграет ли Иран на чемпионате мира.

Fifa awarded Trump its inaugural 'Peace Prize' at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in December US President Donald Trump has said he "does not care" if Iran take part in this summer's 2026 World Cup. Trump's comments come amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded by launching attacks on US-allied states in the Gulf in an escalating conflict. The US is co-hosting the World Cup which takes place between 11 June and 19 July, along with Canada and Mexico. "I really don't care," Trump told Politico , external about Iran playing in the tournament. "I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They're running on fumes." BBC Sport has approached Fifa for comment. Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months How sport is dealing with Middle East travel disruption Iran have qualified for a fourth-consecutive World Cup and are scheduled to open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles before their final group game against Egypt in Seattle. The country did not pull out of the competition last summer when the US bombed three nuclear facilities in the country. But with the more serious current upheaval, the head of Iran's football federation, Mehdi Taj, has reportedly cast doubt on their participation. , external Taj told Iranian television that it was "far from our expectations that we can look at the World Cup with hope". He added the country's sports officials would decide if any action was necessary. Fifa's general secretary Mattias Grafstrom said on Saturday: "Our focus is to have a safe World Cup with everybody participating." Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Fletcher banned for six games for homophobic slur 'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race Russell 'elite' and a 'leader' - now he may have car to challenge for title The 1994 figure skating scandal that shocked the world The rebellious story of the 1993 feud in darts Get up close and personal with Africa's magnificent felines Discover the history of the telephone on its 150th anniversary Russell 'elite' and a 'leader' - now he may have car to challenge for title 'It's better to be chased' - the mentality of a title race 'Same old story' for Slot as Wolves 'keep fighting' Is it time to trust South Africa as World Cup 'favourites'? Wolves score late winner to secure shock win against Liverpool. Video Wolves score late winner to secure shock win against Liverpool 'Fin stole my fly-half spot!' – Atkinson on England's new 10-12 combo How to follow the Premier League on the BBC this week Haaland? Kane? R9? Ranking the best centre-forwards this century Satriano goal stuns Real Madrid. Video Satriano goal stuns Real Madrid Key areas for Scotland against champions France England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan Should we have high hopes for Hamilton and Ferrari? F1 Q&A 'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test' Arsenal set-pieces: Too effective or too boring? Video Arsenal set-pieces: Too effective or too boring? How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? 'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary Reshuffled flights and players stuck - how sport is navigating Middle East crisis 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.