Iran ‘will be at World Cup’, says FIFA President
Iran ‘will be at World Cup’, says FIFA President
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that Iran “will be at the World Cup,” amid uncertainty over whether the team would travel to the United States, where most of their group-stage matches are scheduled.
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump said it would not be “appropriate” for Iran to participate, citing concerns over their life and safety.
Iran has been trying to shift its matches to Mexico in response to the situation.
Meanwhile, Iran’s sports ministry last week barred its teams from travelling to countries it considers hostile, although the directive did not specifically mention the World Cup.