Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
FIFA president Gianni Infantino. File
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the West Asia war.
“Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help,” Infantino said on broadcaster CNBC.
Published – April 16, 2026 07:26 am IST
