FIFA boss says Iran will be at the World Cup and will play in the US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and is scheduled to play matches in the United States. He emphasized football's role in uniting people despite geopolitical tensions. Iran had previously indicated it might boycott the tournament due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict, but a ceasefire has been in place since April 7, 2026.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onIran will be at the World Cup and will play in the US, FIFA boss says"We have to bring people together," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.ByPatricio Chile and Will GretskyApril 30, 2026, 4:18 PM5:02FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 30, 2026. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via APIran will be participating in the 2026 World Cup and will play in the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in remarks Thursday."Of course Iran will play in the United States of America," he said.
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