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Infantino says Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite war with United States
Fifa president made comments at Iran-Costa Rica game
TL;DR
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup.
- Iran's group matches will be played in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.
- Iran had previously sought to relocate matches to Mexico due to the conflict with the US and Israel.
- Infantino stressed that FIFA cannot solve geopolitical conflicts but aims to promote peace through football.
- Iran qualified for their sixth men's World Cup and fourth consecutive tournament.
- The article mentions an airstrike on a school in Minab, Iran, that killed at least 170 people, including children and teachers.