Trump Says 'Let Them Play' in Response to Infantino's Iran World Cup Announcement
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly voiced his approval for Iran’s participation in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held on American soil this summer. In a brief remark during a press briefing, Trump summed up his stance with the simple phrase, “Let them play.”
The question of whether Iran will be allowed to compete has lingered since late February, when the United St…
April 30, 2026, 7:29 p.m.
