"Want World Cup to go ahead as scheduled:" FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid Iran's participation concern

Iran Herald · March 21, 2026 Politics

Zurich [Switzerland], March 21 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will proceed as scheduled, despite uncertainties surrounding Iran's participation due to regional conflict with Israel and the United States. The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.