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Trump Promises "Greatest and Safest" FIFA World Cup in US History

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is prepared to host the "greatest and safest" FIFA World Cup in American history when it co-hosts the 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico. He highlighted massive ticket demand and promised players, officials, and fans would be treated like stars. The announcement comes amid a potential boycott threat from Iran, whose officials cite the US assassination of their Supreme Leader as a reason not to participate. Iranian sports authorities have questioned the safety and appropriateness of sending their national team to the event.

Key Points: Trump Vows Greatest, Safest FIFA World Cup in US

  • US to co-host 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico
  • Trump promises star treatment for all
  • Iran threatens boycott over political tensions
  • High ticket demand reported for tournament
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Donald Trump says US ready to host "greatest and safest" FIFA World Cup

Donald Trump says US ready to host 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising safety and star treatment, amid Iranian boycott threats.

"It will be the Greatest and Safest Sporting Event in American History. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 13

Donald Trump said that the United States is looking forward to hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup, expressing confidence that the tournament will be the "greatest and safest sporting event" in American history.

United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 104 matches, beginning at Mexico City Stadium on June 11 and culminating at New York New Jersey Stadium with the final on 19 July.

In a post shared on the social media platform Truth Social, the US President highlighted the strong demand for tickets and assured that players, officials and fans would receive special treatment during the global football tournament.

The US President said, "The United States of America looks very much forward to hosting the FIFA World Cup. Ticket sales are "through the roof!" It will be the Greatest and Safest Sporting Event in American History. All Players, Officials, and Fans will be treated like the "STARS" that they are! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

Earlier, Donald Trump welcomed the Iranian national football team to participate in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, but also warned them to 'not be there for their own life and safety'.

In a post on Truth Social, the US President said, "The Iranian National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety."

Trump's comments came just a day after the Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali said that the country cannot participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the United States killed the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reported Al Jazeera, citing Reuters.

"Considering that this corrupt regime [the US] has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup," Ahmad Donyamali told state television, according to the report.

Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), had also said earlier that Iran cannot be expected to look forward to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with optimism after the recent attacks, questioning why any country would send its national team to such a situation.

"After this attack [on Iran], we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope. If the World Cup is like this, who in their right mind would send their national team to a place like this?" Taj said on Iranian state television.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Trump's statement about treating everyone like "STARS" sounds good, but his warning to the Iranian team is contradictory. You can't welcome someone and then say it's unsafe for them. It creates unnecessary drama around what should be a celebration of sport.
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Arjun K
The 2026 World Cup will be massive! 104 matches across three countries is incredible. Hope Indian fans get easier visa processes and affordable ticket packages. Our passion for football is growing, and many of us would love to experience this firsthand.
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Priya S
This geopolitical tension is sad. Football unites people. Remember when Iran and the US had that respectful match in the 1998 World Cup? That's the spirit we need. Hope cooler heads prevail and the focus returns to the beautiful game.
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Michael C
The safety concerns are valid, but they should be addressed through proper diplomatic and security channels, not via social media posts. FIFA needs to ensure a secure environment for every team, regardless of political relations.
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Karthik V
Ticket sales are "through the roof" he says. With the economy the way it is, I wonder how many common fans from countries like India will actually be able to afford it. Hope there are budget-friendly options for international travelers.

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