FIFA President Infantino backs Iran playing at World Cup
Iran’s tournament participation is currently in limbo due to Middle East tensions
FIFA President Infantino backs Iran playing at World Cup
Iran’s tournament participation is currently in limbo due to Middle East tensions Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.
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Iran will play World Cup games in US despite war, FIFA’s Infantino says
The chief of global football's governing body says US-Israeli war on Iran will not affect scheduling of 2026 World Cup.
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