Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup

[ad_1] FIFA president Gianni Infantino threw his support behind Iran’s World Cup preparations on Tuesday (March 31, 2026), attending their 5-0 friendly ​win over Costa Rica in Turkey even as their tournament participation ‌is in limbo due to West Aisa tensions. Infantino’s surprise ​appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate ⁠the team’s World Cup […]