footballnews [Football News] Soccer news as Lionel Messi upstaged in Inter Miami collapse and Iran discovers World Cup fate

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Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and play their scheduled matches in the United States. The announcement comes amid growing concerns surrounding security, travel costs, and political tensions ahead of the tournament. FIFA’s annual congress in Vancouver addressed several key issues, with Infantino insisting that Iran’s participation will proceed as planned. His comments arrive despite previous concerns raised by U.S. political authorities and wider uncertainty surrounding tournament logistics. With only 37 days remaining until kickoff, attention is now turning to how organizers will handle security and operational challenges.

Source: FIFA Congress reports / All Out Soccer podcast