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Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 1, 2026 at 5:22 AM

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After months of campaigns and questions, FIFA says Iran will compete in the World Cup and matches will remain in the US. US President Donald Trump has backed the move, saying ‘let them play’.

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