Iran will be at World Cup – Infantino

Iran's Participation at the World Cup Confirmed

ANTALYA, Turkey - In a move that has been met with widespread relief, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup and play its group matches as scheduled in the United States. This news comes despite ongoing turmoil in the Middle East.

Iranian Football Federation Confident

In an interview with Agence France-Presse, Mehdi Mohammad Nabi, Vice President of the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI), expressed confidence that Iran would honor its commitments to FIFA. Every host country has made commitments to FIFA and must abide by them, he stated.

FIFA President Infantino Reassures

During a friendly match between Iran and Costa Rica in southern Turkey, Infantino revealed that he had spoken with the Iranian players and coach, and everything was fine. He also stressed that Iran's matches would be played at their scheduled locations, as per the tournament draw.

Tournament Schedule Unaffected

Iran is set to face New Zealand on June 15, followed by matches against Belgium on June 21 and Egypt on June 26 in Group G. The World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, begins on June 11.

International Football Community Welcomes Iran's Participation

The news of Iran's confirmation has been met with widespread enthusiasm from the international football community. Fans worldwide are looking forward to seeing Iran take part in the tournament, and the team is expected to put up a strong fight against its opponents.

In conclusion, Iran's participation at the World Cup is essential for the success of the tournament. It is crucial that the international football community comes together to support Iran's efforts and ensure that they are able to participate fully in the tournament.

Keywords FIFA, World Cup, Iran, Middle East

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