The President of the International Federation of Football confirmed that the Iranian national team will participate normally in the 2026 World Cup and will play its matches in the United States despite the tense political atmosphere.

Infantino said, "I assure you clearly that Iran will participate in the World Cup and will play in the United States," emphasizing that football should remain a means to bring people together, not divide them.

He added that the responsibility of global football is to unite people and spread positivity, emphasizing that the game is capable of bringing the world together even in the toughest circumstances.

He concluded his speech with a message of optimism, saying: "If we do not unite, imagine what will happen in the world!" This was a reference to the importance of sports in promoting dialogue and bringing people closer together.