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FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday's FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations. FIFA unites the world. In an indication of how fraught the situatio
Gianni Infantino said Thursday the team would play at the World Cup.
Iran’s place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
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.
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...
His comments follow recent uncertainty stemming from US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February.
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
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.
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