Trump says 'OK' with Iran playing in US at World Cup

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: United States

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Trump says 'OK' with Iran playing in US at World Cup

US President Donald Trump stated he was 'OK' with Iran playing their World Cup games in the United States after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that the team would do so despite the Middle East war. Trump expressed his support during a press conference in the Oval Office, saying, 'I think let ’em play.'

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