Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States

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Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US

After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA announced that Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will take place in the US. US President Donald Trump expressed his support for this decision, stating 'let them play'.

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