US EditionFIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
Infantino said the Iranian team will play despite war and rejected a request to move its 3 group matches to Mexico.
- On Wednesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup "for sure," despite the ongoing war between Tehran and the United States.
- The war, which began in February 2025, previously cast doubt on Iran's ability to compete, with officials requesting FIFA move matches to Mexico—a move the governing body rejected.
- Infantino visited the Iranian national team in Antalya, Turkey, two weeks ago, emphasizing that players "want to play" and arguing "sports should be outside of politics."
- President Donald Trump has questioned the appropriateness of Iran's presence given safety concerns, telling reporters he may "force ourselves upon them" to prevent crime during matches in Inglewood and Seattle.
- FIFA intends to maintain the tournament structure as it prepares for the most lucrative World Cup in history, with projected revenue exceeding $11 billion and ticket demand surpassing 500 million requests.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is confident that Iran will compete in the World Cup despite the war in the Middle East. Just a month ago, US President Donald Trump "advised" Iranians not to come to the United States "for their own safety."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is confident that Iran will compete in the World Cup despite the war in the Middle East. Just a month ago, US President Donald Trump "advised" Iranians not to come to the United States.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gives update on Iran playing at 2026 World Cup
Iran are still scheduled to play at this summer’s World Cup and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has offered a fresh update on their place amid the ongoing conflict with the USA and Israel
SportDoes Iran's national team compete at the US Football World Cup? The question concerns world football just two months before the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino now comments.
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