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World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point?

By Jonathan Hardingโ€ขDW (English)

The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has qualified for the tournament. The ethical conflicts of this soccer competition grow more complex each week.

US President Donald Trump said Iran are still welcome to play in the 2026 football World Cupย but maybe shouldn't for their safety. Iran have said the United States should be kicked out of the soccerโ€ฆ