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Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran’s place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
Apr 30
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FIFA: Iran's WC status unchanged amid absence
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the United States.
Apr 30
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Infantino insists Iran ‘will participate’ in 2026 World Cup rather than Italy
FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists Iran ‘will be participating’ in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico, ruling out the possibility of an Italy recall.There have been some signifi...
Apr 30
2 min
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Iran to play World Cup 2026 games in United States as planned, Fifa president Infantino says
His comments follow recent uncertainty stemming from US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February.
Apr 30
3 min
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‘Flow does get disrupted as one-format players’: Dhawan’s honest take on Rohit, Kohli
Shikhar Dhawan believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will adapt to reduced ODI frequency ahead of the 2027 World Cup due to their experience and professionalism. He noted that while less match exposure can disrupt rhythm, these seasoned players know how to manage it. Dhawan also highlighted that upc
Apr 30
3 min
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Iran miss Fifa congress but 'will play' at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will be at the 2026 World Cup, while Iranian officials are absent from the world football governing body's congress in Canada.
Apr 30
2 min
football
FIFA chief Infantino confirms Iran playing in US at World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled on Thursday as he kicked off the global football body's summit in Vancouver.Infantino, who has repeatedly stated that Iran will be at the World Cup, underscored that stance at t
Apr 30
3 min
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Iran set to compete in FIFA World Cup in the U.S. despite Donald Trump's 'safety' warning
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the FIFA World Cup in the United States, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's 'life and safety' warning
Apr 30
3 min
football
Iran miss Fifa congress but 'will play' at World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will be at the 2026 World Cup, while Iranian officials are absent from the world football governing body's congress in Canada.
Apr 30
2 min