# FIFA Allows U.S. Star to Play in World Cup After Trump Call

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Podcast: [The Arena with Kasie Hunt](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-arena-with-kasie-hunt-7354686)
Published: 2026-07-06T23:25:00+00:00
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