FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that Iran, which faced the possibility of withdrawing from the tournament due to security concerns, will participate in the 2026 World Cup as planned. Speaking at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Infantino firmly confirmed that Iran will play in the matches in the USA.
“Elchi” reports that FIFA President Gianni Infantino firmly confirmed that Iran, which faced the possibility of withdrawing from the tournament due to security concerns, will participate in the 2026 World Cup as planned.
In the tournament to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran will face New Zealand between June 11 and July 19, Belgium on June 21, and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
Security discussions and diplomatic relations
In March, Iran’s Minister of Sports Ahmad Donyamali stated that the safety of the players could not be guaranteed and that their participation in the tournament was not possible.
During this process, Infantino discussed the matter directly with the Donald Trump administration and made intensive diplomatic efforts to ensure Iran’s participation in the tournament.
Last week, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that all players who have no ties to the Iranian military would be allowed to enter the USA.
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