FIFA monitoring developments after Iran
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FIFA monitoring developments after Iran attacks ahead of this summer's World Cup

In light of developments in the Middle East, the international football federation FIFA has assured that "everyone will be safe" during this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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"We had a meeting today and it is too early to comment in detail, but we will follow developments on all issues around the world," said FIFA's Swedish secretary general Mattias Grafström, according to ESPN.

On Saturday, American and Israeli attacks began against Iran, which has responded with attacks in several countries.

Iran has qualified for this summer's World Cup and is scheduled to play its matches in Los Angeles and Seattle in the United States.

Our focus is a safe World Cup where all teams participate.

"We will continue to communicate with the governments of the three host countries as we always do, regardless of the situation. Everyone will be safe," said Grafström.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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