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Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confident over Mexico’s hosting duties for FIFA World Cup 2026 despite cartel violence and “El Mencho” killing (via Getty) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico will go ahead smoothly despite recent deadly cartel violence. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Mexico,…
Gianni Infantino (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the mounting pressure to suspend Israel amid the Palestinian conflict during a FIFA Council meeting.The FIFA Council discussed the situation in Gaza, emphasising the importance of promoting peace and unity through football. “At FIFA, we are committed to using the power of football to bring…
