Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned (opens in new tab)

Iran’s participation was in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential round of 32 match v US could happen in DallasFifa president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with their games set to take place in the United States as planned.“Let me start at the outset confirming, straight away, for those who want to say something else or write something else, that of course Iran will be participating at ...