- Fifa President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the World Cup in the United States this summer.
- This announcement at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver follows recent uncertainty, following US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February and Iran's football association's absence from the Fifa Congress on Thursday.
- Infantino stated that Iran would play in the US to "unite" and "bring people together," despite US president Donald Trump having previously suggested their participation would be "inappropriate."
- Iran are scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on 15 June.
- Infantino also highlighted Fifa's financial growth, including significant development funding and record revenue for the current cycle, and addressed high demand for World Cup tickets.
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