US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Apr 24, 2026 - 06:04

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.

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