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)
