SRF Wirtschaft • April 16, 2026 08:18

Is Iran taking part in the World Cup? – Infantino: “The Iranian team will definitely come”

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Der Präsident der Fifa ist zuversichtlich, dass der Iran trotz des Kriegs mit den USA an der WM teilnehmen wird.

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Tue 16:36 - Die Welt

Iran will go to the World Cup “God willing,” says the head coach

Thu 04:00 - Al-Monitor

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

Thu 08:18 - SRF Wirtschaft

Is Iran taking part in the World Cup? – Infantino: “The Iranian team will definitely come”

Thu 09:50 - Al Jazeera English

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says

Thu 10:41 - Euronews

Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war

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Al Jazeera English

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09:50

‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says

FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.

Al-Monitor

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04:00

Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will "for sure" participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. "Iran is coming for sure. We hope that …

Die Welt

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16:36

Iran will go to the World Cup “God willing,” says the head coach

Der Iran muss bei der WM im kommenden Sommer seine Spiele in den USA austragen. Die Fifa lehnte den Wunsch ab, die Partien nach Mexiko zu verlegen. Trotz des Kriegs …

Euronews

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10:41

Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war

The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics.