Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss - Reuters
Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss Reuters
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"Let them play."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Well if Gianni said it, I'm OK."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away, that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away, for those who maybe want to say something else or write something else, that of course Iran will be participating at the Fifa World Cup 2026."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
"The problem with Iran would be some of the other people they would want to bring with them, some of whom have ties to the IRGC."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"My understanding is that there is a revocation of the permission."
— Anita Anand , Politician
"Iran will play its World Cup games in the United States as scheduled."
— Gianni Infantino , Executive
Key People
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
Head of the Palestinian Authority’s soccer federation and a senior member of the Fatah faction.
U.S. Secretary of State.
President of the Iranian Football Federation.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will play its World Cup matches in the United States as scheduled, despite previous uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the FIFA congress, reaffirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup in the United States as scheduled, despite earlier doubts.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play its World Cup games in the United States as scheduled, addressing previous uncertainties due to geopolitical tensions.
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