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Infantino confirms Iran will play at the World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino opens his address at the FIFA Congress by confirming that Iran will play at the 2026 World Cup.

Apr 30, 2026 · ESPN

FIFA: Iran's World Cup status unchanged amid congress absence

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the United States.

Apr 30, 2026 · ESPN

Canada unintentionally denies Iran's entry for FIFA Congress

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.

Apr 30, 2026 · ESPN

Iran absent as FIFA meetings start in Vancouver before World Cup

Representatives from Iran's soccer federation were not present Tuesday at the largest formal meeting of Asia's soccer leaders before this summer's World Cup.

Apr 30, 2026 · ESPN

Italy rejects 'shameful' idea to replace Iran at World Cup

Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official.

Apr 23, 2026 · ESPN