FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the participation of the Iranian team in the World Cup 2026 and said that the team will play matches against the USA without fail.
In the meantime, Infantino will speak, emphasizing the important role of football:.
“I would like to immediately confirm...
that, of course, Iran will take part in the world championship in football, and, of course, Iran is a participant in the United States of America. And the reason for this is very simple... we can get together. We can gather people... Football unites the world. FIFA unites the world"
Iran is chosen to compete in Group B at the 2026 Emergency, where the teams from Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt will become their opponents.
World Championship 2026 will be held from 11th round to 19th round in three countries - Mexico, USA and Canada.