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FIFA Confirms Iran's World Cup Participation.

April 16, 2026
Ji-Woo Kim
By Senior Asian Correspondent Ji-Woo Kim
FIFA Confirms Iran's World Cup Participation.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, Wednesday. (AFP-Yonhap)

The fate of the World Cup hangs in the balance as Iran prepares to take the field - but will they make it to the tournament alive? FIFA President Gianni Infantino just dropped a bombshell, stating unequivocally that Iran will "for sure" participate in the World Cup, despite the raging war with the United States.

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