FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play its scheduled matches in the United States.Speaking during FIFA's 76th Congress in Vancouver, Infantino stressed that the tournament must serve as a platform for unity.“Of course, Iran...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) both said they will back Infantino.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled as soccer's power-brokers met in Vancouver on Thursday. Iran's participation at this year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday's FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite th