Iran soccer officials to meet FIFA in Zurich and plan for World Cup games in US
Iranian soccer officials are scheduled to meet with FIFA in Zurich to discuss their participation in the 2026 World Cup games in the United States, amid logistical and political challenges. The meeting follows Iran's absence from FIFA's annual congress in Vancouver due to travel difficulties. FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump have both expressed support for Iran's participation in the tournament.
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