FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the Iranian national team will definitely participate in the World Cup, despite the war with the United States and doubts about its admission. This was reported by AP, writes UNN.
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Infantino emphasized that Iran's participation is fundamental, as the team has already qualified.
The Iranian team will definitely come, yes. We hope that by then the situation, of course, will be peaceful. But Iran must come. They represent their people. The players want to play
– he stated.
Sports and Politics
The head of FIFA stressed that sports should remain outside politics, although he acknowledged the difficulty of this in the modern world.
We don't live on the Moon, we live on planet Earth. But if no one builds bridges, then no one will
– said Infantino.
He also noted that he personally visited the Iranian national team and was impressed by its level.
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The World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Iran is scheduled to play group stage matches in California and Seattle.
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