"Trump initially expressed skepticism about Iran's participation in the World Cup, citing potential risks to the players' lives. However, he later stated, 'Let them play,' showing acceptance of FIFA's decision."
"When asked about the possibility of Iran winning, Trump remarked, 'Well, if they win, we'll have to worry about that. That's not I'm going to have to worry about that one.'"
"Trump acknowledged Gianni Infantino as a friend and stated, 'You do whatever you want. You can have them. You don't have to have them.' This reflects his willingness to support FIFA's decisions."
Trump expressed approval for the Iranian national team to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Initially skeptical about the safety of Iranian players, he later accepted FIFA's decision to include Iran. A Trump administration official had previously suggested Italy replace Iran, but Italian officials rejected this. FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation, and Trump stated he trusts Infantino's judgment, indicating he is unconcerned about the implications of Iran's involvement in the tournament.
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