FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Despite recent geopolitical tensions and reports of visa issues for Iranian officials, Infantino stressed football’s power to unite a divided world, assuring Iran will play in the USA. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Despite recent geopolitical tensions and reports of visa issues for Iranian officials, Infantino stressed football’s power to unite a divided world, assuring Iran will play in the USA.
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