FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play soccer matches in the United States, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions that have cast doubt over the team’s participation, APA reports citing CNN.
Speaking at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday, Infantino addressed uncertainty that emerged after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran began in late February.
“Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away … that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Infantino said, drawing applause from delegates. “And of course, Iran will play in the United States of America … because we have to unite. We have to bring people together.”
