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- FIFA may discipline Iran, including a ban from future tournaments, if it withdraws from the World Cup.
- FIFA is considering contingencies to replace Iran as the tournament nears in June.
- Iran has qualified for six World Cups and will play group-stage games in the U.S., with FIFA officials monitoring developments.
- U.S. President Donald Trump expressed indifference toward Iran's participation amid escalating conflict.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has not publicly addressed the situation.
