Infantino confirms Iran's participation at the World Cup

It looks like the saga surrounding Iran’s participation in the upcoming World Cup is over, if Gianni Infantino is concerned. After all he is the FIFA president and his words carry a lot of weight and it was the Swiss executive who confirmed that the country, which is currently at war with the USA, will participate in the World Cup….in the USA.

Infantino, who has repeatedly stated that Iran will be at the World Cup, underscored that stance at the start of his address to delegates as FIFA's 76th Congress got under way in western Canada.

"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" FIFA president said. Infantino's remarks drew swift support from close ally US President Donald Trump, who told reporters in the Oval Office he was "OK" with Iran's participation.

"Well, if Gianni said it, I'm OK. I think let 'em play" Trump said.

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The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said some time ago that Iran's footballers would be welcome to country for the World Cup. All of this has come after months of various statement, either from Iran authorities, who claimed it’s impossible to participate in current conditions, either from the USA president Donald Trump, who gave all sort of mixed messages. Iran tried to move their games from USA to Mexico, but failed. There was also an idea to replace Italy with Iran, but the Italians refused the very idea. And now, according to Infantino, this issue is finally settled – Iran will participate.