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US Says It Does Not Object to Iran Playing in World Cup but People With Ties to IRGC Won’t Be Allowed

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By Trevor Hunnicutt and Kanishka Singh
WASHINGTON, April ⁠23 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. Secretary of State Marco ⁠Rubio said on Thursday Washington had no objections to ​Iranian players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup but he added the players ‌will n… [1679 chars]

Source: U.S. News & World Report | Published: 2026-04-23T23:39:00Z

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