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Gianni Infantino adamant Iran will play in World Cup despite war with US

Fifa President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will "for sure" participate in the upcoming World Cup, despite the ongoing war with the United States.Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America...

FIFA chief Infantino assures Iran at World Cup: “They’ll come, no doubt”

Iran will “without a doubt” play in the 2026 World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, although the Asian team’s participation remains uncertain less than two months before...

Jorginho boost as FIFA ‘to hold’ play-off that could hand Italy World Cup spot

Italy could be handed a route back into the 2026 World Cup, a development Flamengo midfielder Jorginho is monitoring.According to The Athletic, Iran may withdraw from the tournament. In that...

Minister for Sport hopes Italy won’t replace Iran at World Cup: ‘Difficult’

Italian Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi admits that seeing Italy replace Iran at the World Cup is highly unlikely, ‘and I wouldn’t even hope for it.’Italy have missed out on...

Infantino confirms Iran will play 2026 World Cup group games in United States

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Iran will be at the 2026 World Cup and play their group matches in the United States, as set by the December draw, despite the...

Gianni Infantino backs Iran’s World Cup place, says ‘no plan B, C or D’

FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in Türkiye on Tuesday, and reiterated his belief the team will be at the 2026 World Cup despite its participation...