Iran to participate in 2026 World Cup, confirms FIFA chief Infantino

May 1, 2026 1:02 PM

Iran to participate in 2026 World Cup, confirms FIFA chief Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming 2026 World Cup, to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, despite recent tensions involving Israel and the United States. Infantino made the announcement during his inaugural address at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada. FIFA also shared a video on social media featuring excerpts from his speech. In his opening remarks, Infantino highlighted football’s unique power to build brid...

FIFA to help Gaza rebuild football infrastructure, says Infantino

October 14, 2025 5:23 PM

FIFA to help Gaza rebuild football infrastructure, says Infantino

IFA President Gianni Infantino pledged the governing body’s support to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza as part of wider post-war reconstruction efforts following Monday's peace summit in Egypt. Infantino was among more than 20 world leaders who attended the gathering in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. "It’s something that is really important for FIFA to be here to support, to help, to assist, to make sure that this peace process comes to fruition," Infantino said after th...