Posted on 05/01/2026 12:15:37 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
FIFA president Gianni Infantino affirmed on Thursday that Iran will take part in this summer’s World Cup despite the country’s current conflict with the United States.
"Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and of course Iran will play in the United States of America," Infantino said during his opening remarks of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. "The reason for that is very simple, dear friends, is because we have to unite. We have to bring people together. It is my responsibility."
Among the 211-member FIFA congress, Iran was the only absentee.
DOOCY: The president of FIFA said that when the World Cup is here, the team from Iran will be playing
TRUMP: Well if Gianni said it, I'm okay
DOOCY: What if they win?
TRUMP: I'll have to worry about that one. You know what? Let them play. I told Gianni he could do whatever he wants.
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How many of the Iranian players will defect?
Liberals will depict Trump as Hitler and Iran as Jesse Owens.
Good question.
The irony is they play in Seattle on Gay Pride Day.
“...don we now, our GAY apparel..”
Pink armband to be optional or mandatory?
None. Families stay at home as hostages.
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