Iran set to play in World Cup despite FIFA congress no-show
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Iran did not attend FIFA’s congress amid immigration-related controversy, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino reaffirmed Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico; reports say Iran’s delegation was blocked at the Canadian border over IRGC ties, and Iran are scheduled to face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in the tournament.
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