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Trump says he is OK with Iran playing in FIFA World Cup

Trump says he is OK with Iran playing in FIFA World Cup

FILE PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

01 May 2026 03:45AM (Updated: 01 May 2026 05:20AM)

April 30 : U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that "I'm OK" with Iran playing in the FIFA soccer World Cup, which will be held in North America in June and July.

The comments come after FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday said Iran would be present at the tournament and play in the United States.

"If Gianni said it, I'm OK," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "You know what? Let them play."

Source: Reuters
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