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...