- Fifa president Gianni Infantino has insisted Iran will play in this summer’s World Cup, despite ongoing conflict with the United States.
- Infantino stressed the importance of Iran's involvement at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum on Wednesday, stating that the team “has to come” as they represent their people and have qualified.
- He recently met with the Iranian national team and expressed his belief that “sports should be outside of politics”.
- The United States is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, with Iran scheduled for group-stage matches in California and Seattle.
- Doubts about Iran's attendance were exacerbated by the conflict and a statement from Donald Trump discouraging their participation due to safety concerns.
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