Terrible ! These 2 countries excluded from the 2026 World Cup by Donald Trump?
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By: Nicolas Gerbault
Organized on the American continent, the World 2026 could not avoid controversies. While the United States, Mexico and Canada will be in the spotlight for the largest international football event, a new controversy fueling the news on the other side of the Atlantic.
The policy of US President Donald Trump could be the source of the expulsion of several nations. Two countries would be concerned: Iran and Venezuela. The statesman ordered the implementation of measures to limit immigration from 43 countries. However, a specific scale has been established in order to distinguish each nation. Countries registered on the red list call for a total ban on their citizens in the United States.
The World Cup, a major sporting event.
Iran is one of them, just like Venezuela. This measure goes against the principles of FIFA, based on the universality of football. The body remains confident for the participation of these two nations, but nothing is acted at present.
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Iran and Venezuela are not exactly in the same situation. In the same way as Argentina in the AMSUD zone, Iran has already composted its ticket for the competition. Reference nation of the Asian continent, Iran is a regular in the World Cup.
For its part, Venezuela must still ensure its sporting place. He currently occupies the sixth place in the AMSUD zone in the qualifying campaign, but remains in a position to access the top 5, qualifying for the prestigious tournament. It remains to be seen whether the potential exclusion of these two nations will be confirmed in the coming months. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, has already addressed the question with Donald Trump to try to soften his position.
Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team.
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