Gianni Infantino resolved the debate regarding Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup finals, confirming their presence in the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The statements of the President of the International Federation of Football came during his visit to Turkey to attend a friendly match between Iran and Costa Rica, which ended with a significant victory for the Iranian team.

Infantino confirmed that the Iranian national team will participate in the World Cup as usual, despite the political tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing that football should remain separate from conflicts.

He clarified that the role of the International Federation is limited to organizing the game and bringing people together through football, indicating its full readiness to provide all facilities to ensure the participation of the Iranian team without any obstacles.

Doubts had recently been raised about Iran's participation given the current political circumstances. However, statements from the FIFA president put an end to these speculations, confirming the team's continued journey towards the world championship.