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FIFA president says Iran will play in World Cup as Trump backs their participation: 'Let them play' [View all]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino affirmed on Thursday that Iran will take part in this summer’s World Cup despite the country’s current conflict with the United States.
"Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and of course Iran will play in the United States of America," Infantino said during his opening remarks of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. "The reason for that is very simple, dear friends, is because we have to unite. We have to bring people together. It is my responsibility."
Among the 211-member FIFA congress, Iran was the only absentee.
When asked about Infantino’s comments, U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he was fine with Iran participating.
https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/fifa-president-says-iran-will-play-in-world-cup-as-trump-backs-their-participation-let-them-play-203753707.html
Doddering old fool will change his mind,
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