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Iran confirmed for 2026 tournament in U.S. — geopolitical risk stays
FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 tournament on April 30, with matches set for Los Angeles and Seattle. The Trump administration has signalled conditional acceptance.
1 May 2026 · 4 min read
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