Event Brief
Trump backs FIFA letting Iran play at World Cup in US
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: FIFA said Iran will compete in the World Cup in the US, with Trump backing the decision.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump backed FIFA allowing Iran to play in the World Cup in the US
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 1:22 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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