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FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Iranian football officials have reaffirmed the country’s participation in the World Cup. [Infantino confirmed](/sports/2026/4/30/iran-confirmed-to-play-at-world-cup-according-by-fifa-chief-infantino) that Iran
confirming straightaway that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026,” Infantino
Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup according to sources, after the switch was proposed by US president Donald Trump's special envoy.** There has been ongoing
Iran: First time host country at war with a participating nation No other World Cup has been spread over three countries. Nor has it involved as many as 48 teams and 104 matches. But beyond
participation. The World Cup is being co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, with Iran scheduled to play New Zealand on 15 June and Belgium on 21 June - both in Los Angeles - and Egypt
Iran with Italy. FIFA has not confirmed the request, but had previously maintained the Iranian team had the [right to participate](/sports/2026/4/16/iran-has-to-come-to-the-us-for-the-world-cup-fifas-infantino-says). ## ‘Violent and unconstitutional immigration enforcement’ Several of the civil society groups’ warnings concerned
Fifa has confirmed that Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will [not take part in this summer's World Cup](/sport/football/articles/c9d2y76pd57o) after he was denied entry into the USA on Monday. There have also been
confirmed on Sunday that the team planned to [move its training base](/sports/2026/5/23/iran-move-world-cup-base-from-us-to-mexico-with-fifa-approval) from Tucson, Arizona, to the Mexican border city of Tijuana. Taj explained that team leaders got approval for the move after meeting
confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino has insisted Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States, despite the football governing body’s Congress opening
participate in the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about Washington’s travel restrictions and their impact on [the tournament](/sports/2026/6/8/new-york-stabbing-kansas-city-shooting-raise-world-cup-security-concerns). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Al Jazeera on Monday that Omar Artan
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has [confirmed](/sports/2026/4/30/iran-confirmed-to-play-at-world-cup-according-by-fifa-chief-infantino) that Iran’s Team Melli will play. However, Iranian officials have asked the World Cup hosts to [address their concerns](/sports/2026/5/9/iran-says-it-will-play-at-2026-world-cup-if-hosts-address-concerns). For fans attending the tournament, which begins
FIFA chief, who has a close relationship with President Trump, said, “[Iran has to come](/sports/2026/4/16/iran-has-to-come-to-the-us-for-the-world-cup-fifas-infantino-says)” to the tournament despite the fragile ceasefire nearing its deadline on April 22. “We hope that by then
FIFA.” Iran were one of the first teams to seal qualification for the World Cup, topping their group and suffering only one loss and two draws in 10 games in the Asian qualifiers. They have
Fifa to help with the summer heat. There are no penalty shootouts in the group stage to determine the winner of a match. After the group stage, if a match is tied, an extra
participating in the FIFA World Cup. The censure of US President Donald Trump’s administration grew after top Somali football referee [Omar Artan](/news/2026/6/8/us-confirms-denying-entry-to-somali-referee-set-to-take-part-in-world-cup), who was set to officiate in World Cup games, was denied
confirmed that Salah’s club season was over. “He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment,” Hassan told the Reuters news agency. Hassan said Salah would
Iran, are dragging his approval rating down. He wants more time in as prime minister, but it doesn't seem like the party is willing to give that to him, Frayer says. His party would