I want to start by confirming, for those who want to say or write otherwise, that of course Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup. And of course they will play in the USA, Infantino said.
The reason for that is very simple, dear friends: we need to unite and bring people together. Football unites the world.
US President Donald Trump has previously said it would be "inappropriate" for Iran to come to the US for the World Cup. Now new offers are coming.
"Well, if Gianni said so, I'm okay with it. Let them play," Trump told the press in the White House after Infantino's announcement.
The World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be played from June 11 to July 19.
