FIFA chief wishes Iran ‘the very best’ ahead of the FIFA World Cup
5/10/2026 1:34:40 PM
Gianni Infantino has wished the Iranian football team “the very best” for the upcoming World Cup in North America.
“I wish 🇮🇷 IR Iran the very best as they embark on their fourth successive FIFA World Cup campaign,” Infantino wrote in a social media post.
Iran will play their first match against New Zealand on June 15 in California, US.
Iran’s Football Federation earlier asked FIFA to relocate its fixtures to Mexico over security concerns amid the war. However, FIFA rejected the plea, stating that logistics could not be changed this close to the tournament.
“I wish 🇮🇷 IR Iran the very best as they embark on their fourth successive FIFA World Cup campaign,” Infantino wrote in a social media post.
Iran will play their first match against New Zealand on June 15 in California, US.
Iran’s Football Federation earlier asked FIFA to relocate its fixtures to Mexico over security concerns amid the war. However, FIFA rejected the plea, stating that logistics could not be changed this close to the tournament.