"Let me start by the outset, confirming straightaway that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course, Iran will play [in] the United States of America."
"If Gianni said it, I'm OK, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. You know what? Let them play."
"Iran's participation at this year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of the US-Israel war on Iran in February."
"Iranian officials had floated the idea of shifting their group games from the United States to Mexico, but that proposal had already been nixed by Infantino."
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, stating they will play their matches in the United States. US President Donald Trump expressed his support, saying he is okay with Iran playing. Tensions regarding Iran's participation arose due to the US-Israel war and a recent incident involving Iranian officials at Canadian border control. Despite suggestions to move games to Mexico, Infantino rejected this proposal, affirming Iran's scheduled presence in the tournament.
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