FIFA’s Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran is welcome to compete in the World Cup, despite recent tensions with the US. President Trump reassured Infantino of Iran’s participation, emphasizing the importance of the tournament in bringing people together. Iranian footballers have also been granted asylum in Australia, with exemptions expected for teams to travel to the US for the tournament. CEO Heimo Schirgi stated that the World Cup will proceed as planned, emphasizing that the event is too significant to be postponed due to global turmoil.
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