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FIFA Confirms Iran's World Cup Participation

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will "for sure" participate in the upcoming World Cup, putting an end to speculation regarding their involvement. He emphasized that Iran "has to come" to the U.S. for the tournament, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

15 Apr, 17:36 — 16 Apr, 09:50
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NYTMostly Factual8h ago

Iran Will Be in U.S. for World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino Says

The comments come as peace talks between Iran and the United States have not yet resumed and a cease-fire is set to expire next week.

By Ashley Ahn

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual55m ago

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says

FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.

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Fox NewsMixed12h ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will 'for sure' play in World Cup despite conflict involving US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran is "for sure" competing in the 2026 World Cup despite the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the U.S.

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cnbcMostly Factual17h ago

FIFA President Infantino: Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S.

Amid war with the U.S., Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain. But FIFA President Gianni Infantino tells CNBC they will play in North America.

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The IndependentMostly Factual16h ago

Hotels across America slash summer rates as World Cup demand falls short, report says

Experts have pointed to high ticket prices and simmering anti-American sentiment to explain the price drop

By Graig Graziosi

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YahooMostly Factual55m ago

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says

FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran’s participation, saying ‘the players want to play’ in the tournament.

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms - The Straits Times

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms  The Straits Times

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual3h ago

Iran will participate in World Cup for sure: FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States. Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its participation has been in doubt since the US and Israel launched airstrikes on the country. "The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes," Infantino said. "We hope that by then, of course, the situation will be a peaceful situatio

By The Korea Herald

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual14h ago

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

FIFA President Infantino confirms Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing that sports should be outside of politics despite regional conflicts. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-participating-in-world-cup-fifa-president-confirms/

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berlingske15 Apr, 13:56First to report

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cnbc15 Apr, 17:36

FIFA President Infantino: Iran team is 'coming for sure' to 2026 World Cup in U.S.

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The Independent15 Apr, 18:44

Hotels across America slash summer rates as World Cup demand falls short, report says

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channel-news-asia15 Apr, 19:55

US government shutdown has slowed World Cup security planning, homeland security official says

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AP15 Apr, 21:02

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war - AP News

klix-ba15 Apr, 21:27

Predsjednik FIFA-e Infantino: Iran će sigurno igrati na Svjetskom prvenstvu uprkos ratu

Fox News15 Apr, 21:59

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will 'for sure' play in World Cup despite conflict involving US

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NYT16 Apr, 02:15

Iran Will Be in U.S. for World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino Says

straits-times16 Apr, 03:15

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms - The Straits Times

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observador16 Apr, 06:27

Presidente da FIFA garante presença de Irão no Mundial

Korea Herald16 Apr, 06:47

Iran will participate in World Cup for sure: FIFA

jutarnji-list16 Apr, 07:06

Infantino inzistira: ‘Iran će nastupiti na Svjetskom prvenstvu. Moraju doći, igrači to žele‘

n1-bih16 Apr, 07:20

Infantino: Iran će zasigurno nastupiti na Svjetskom prvenstvu

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newsbeast16 Apr, 08:33

Τέλος στα σενάρια: Το Ιράν κανονικά στο Παγκόσμιο Κύπελλο – Ξεκάθαρη θέση της FIFA

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punch-ng16 Apr, 09:43

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

Al Jazeera16 Apr, 09:50

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says

Yahoo16 Apr, 09:50Latest update

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says