Infantino says Trump assured him Iran are welcome at World Cup

Tim Reynolds Wed, 11 March 2026 at 7:19 am UTC·3 min read FIFA has confirmed that Iran’s national football team is expected to participate in the upcoming World Cup in the United States, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations. The tournament is set to commence in approximately three months. Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on 15 June, followed by a match against Belgium on 21 June.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Their group stage concludes with a fixture against Egypt in Seattle on 26 June. The United States is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and...