Fifa chief says Iran will play in World Cup

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Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Thursday that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with matches to be played in the US. This announcement was made during the Fifa Congress in Vancouver, addressing Iran's participation in the upcoming tournament.

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino announced on Thursday that Iran will take part in this year’s World Cup and play in the US. “Let me start by the outset, confirming straightaway that of course Iran will be participating in the Fifa World Cup 2026,” Infantino said in an address to the Fifa Congress in Vancouver.

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