FIFA President Gianni Infantino has clearly announced that, despite political and diplomatic complications, Iran has confirmed playing the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the US.
During the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Infantino said that Iran will not only participate in the World Cup but will also play its matches in the US. He said that the purpose of football is to connect the world and this decision has been upheld under this principle. Earlier, Iran requested to move its matches from the US to another country, but FIFA rejected it
It should be noted that the 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, but questions have been raised about Iran’s participation as tensions between the United States and Iran have increased. Iran had requested to move its matches from the United States to another country, but FIFA rejected it.
US officials have also indicated that Iranian players will be allowed to participate, but some security and visa restrictions will remain, especially for individuals with ties to certain institutions.
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