FIFA's Infantino insists Iran must come to US for World Cup
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 05:50 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reaffirmed his stance that Iran must travel to the United States to participate in the upcoming World Cup, stating that 'the players want to play' in the tournament.
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