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FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends Irans World Cup participation amid US-Iran tensions, emphasizing the importance of keeping sports separate from politics. Despite Irans sports minister raising safety concerns, President Trump allows the team to compete but warns of significant risks. FIFA denies Irans request to relocate group games, keeping all matches in the US. The World Cup is expected to generate over eleven billion dollars in revenue, with ticket requests surpassing five hundred million. Trump promotes the event as an economic boon but plans to deploy federal forces for security and immigration enforcement. Infantino expresses hope for a peaceful tournament.

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