Kuala Lumpur, March 16, 2026 (AFP) - Iran still to play in World Cup says Asian football body

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The Iranian men's football team is still planning to play in the upcoming World Cup in North America, Asian football officials said Monday, despite a warning that they may be at risk. President Donald Trump warned the team on Thursday that their "life and safety" could be at risk, should they attend this summer's football extravaganza, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has......

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