FIFA Confirms Iran's Participation in 2026 World Cup Despite Immigration Issues
FIFA: Iran's WC status unchanged amid absence
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, despite the absence of its delegation at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver due to immigration issues. Iran is scheduled to play its matches in California and Seattle.
- 01FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Iran's delegation was absent from the FIFA Congress due to immigration issues.
- 03Iran will play its opening match against New Zealand on June 15, 2026.
- 04The matches will take place in the United States, specifically in California and Seattle.
- 05Infantino emphasized the importance of uniting people through football.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States. This confirmation comes despite the Iranian delegation's absence at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, where they were denied entry into Canada due to immigration issues. Infantino stated that it is crucial to unite people through football, reinforcing that there are no grounds for Iran's expulsion from FIFA. Iran's first match is scheduled for June 15, 2026, against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Following that, they will face Egypt in Seattle and Belgium back in Inglewood. Infantino previously ruled out the possibility of Iran playing in other countries, such as Mexico or Canada, amid ongoing tensions.
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