Iran will play at 2026 World Cup, says Infantino

Businessday | 01-05-2026 09:56am |

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This announcement comes as part of the preparations for the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Infantino emphasized that all qualified teams, including Iran, will have the opportunity to participate in the prestigious event. The 2026 World Cup is set to feature an expanded format with more teams than previous tournaments.

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