Trump says he is OK with Iran playing in FIFA World Cup

FILE PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

April ⁠30 (Reuters) - U.S. President ⁠Donald Trump on Thursday ‌told reporters that "I'm OK" with Iran playing ​in the FIFA ⁠soccer World ⁠Cup, which will be ⁠held ‌in North America ⁠in June and July.

The comments ​come ‌after FIFA President ⁠Gianni ​Infantino on Thursday said Iran would ⁠be present at ​the tournament and play in the United ⁠States.

"If Gianni said it, I'm OK," Trump told reporters ​in the ⁠Oval Office. "You know ​what? Let ‌them play."

(Reporting by ​Christian Martinez;Editing by David Ljunggren)