'They are not representing Iran': protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup - Reuters

"Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and of course Iran will play in the United States of America."

— Gianni Infantino , Executive

"This is not Iran, this is the Islamic Republic's team. This is IRGC's team."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"How about those are killed, the Iranian footballers, who are killed also? FIFA shouldn't be quiet about them."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"The moment we heard that he was coming to Canada, we tried our best to deport him, and we're happy that it happened."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"Any future US action would aim to maximize pressure on Iran’s leadership and the IRGC to prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons and to curb its regional influence."

— Kirk Lippold , Other

"If any assault is carried out against our great leaders, none of the kings of the Arab countries or their palaces in the region will remain unscathed."

— Mahmoud Nabavian , Politician

"When US service members are deployed, Congress and the public deserve clarity on the objectives and strategy."

— Lisa Murkowski , Politician

"This is not Iran, this is the Islamic Republic's team. This is IRGC's team."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"How about those are killed, the Iranian footballers, who are killed also? FIFA shouldn't be quiet about them."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"The moment we heard that he was coming to Canada, we tried our best to deport him, and we're happy that it happened."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"This is not Iran, ‌this is the Islamic Republic’s team. This is IRGC’s team."

— Pouria Mahmoudi , Activist

"I expect Iran to participate and play matches in the U.S."

— Gianni Infantino , Executive

"I agree with Infantino’s position."

— Donald Trump , Politician