FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the participation of the Iran national team, despite geopolitical questions and the matches they will have to play in Los Angeles and Seattle in June.
Geopolitical developments between the US and Iran had raised questions about the Southwest Asian country's participation in the upcoming World Cup.
However, uncertainty is a thing of the past and the Middle Eastern nation will be in US stadiums as predicted.
Negotiations with FIFA had a happy ending and thus the green light was given for his participation in the biggest football celebration. We remind you that Iran will face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles on June 15 and 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino ended any possibility of doubt regarding the participation of Mehdi Taremi's country, with the relevant statements to AFP. Thus,… the 48th piece of this year's World Cup puzzle was officially completed, reports tch.
"Iran will be in the World Cup, we are excited, because they are a very, very strong team, I am very happy. The matches will take place where they should be, according to the draw," Infantino declared.
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