Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran's national team is welcome to participate at the World Cup this summer — with a catch.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the players were welcome, anyone accompanying them who has links to the Iranian military would be denied entry.

After the start of the Iran war, Iran requested that FIFA move the team's three group matches from the U.S. to Mexico, which was rejected.

Iran’s ability and willingness to go to the World Cup, including for a match in Seattle, has been unclear since the U.S. and Israel launched military attacks.

GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States. Iran’s ability and willingness to go to the World Cup across north America starting June 11 has been unclear since the U.

Iran’s men’s national soccer team is preparing for "proud and successful participation" in its World Cup games in the United States this summer, a government spokesperson has confirmed. The team’s ability and willingness to travel to North America for the tournament,

Iran are scheduled to play a Pride Match against Egypt.