Iran to Participate in 2026 World Cup in US Despite Tensions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will play World Cup games in the US in 2026, even if tensions escalate into war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, even if heightened tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran escalate into an open conflict.
Infantino's comments come amid concerns that geopolitical tensions in the region could disrupt the scheduling and logistics of the upcoming tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the US, Canada, and Mexico. However, the FIFA chief emphasized the organization's commitment to keeping politics out of the game and ensuring the World Cup proceeds as planned.
Source: Al Jazeera


