The New York Times · US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup

· By Qasim Nauman
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Iran’s soccer team would be allowed to enter the United States to play in the World Cup this summer, but the Trump administration would deny entry to Iranians with ties to the country’s military, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday.

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