FIFA President Gianni Infantino is confident Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite geopolitical tensions putting the team's participation in doubt.

Gianni Infantino said Iran “has to come” to the World Cup despite tensions with the United States.

"The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes," Infantino said. "We hope that by then, of course, the situation will be a peaceful situation. As I said, that would definitely help. But Iran has to come. O...