US Welcomes Iran Footballers at 2026 World Cup Amid Controversy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms that Iran's footballers are welcome at the 2026 World Cup, refuting claims that the US government has barred them. However, he warns that individuals linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) may be denied entry due to their designation as a terrorist organisation.
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