GI
Gianni Infantino
Executive
President of FIFA.
Notable Quotes
"Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away, that of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026."View Story →
"Let me start at the outset by confirming straight away, for those who maybe want to say something else or write something else, that of course Iran will be participating at the Fifa World Cup 2026."View Story →
"Iran will play its World Cup games in the United States as scheduled."View Story →
"Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026."View Story →
"FIFA is working closely with the IR Iran Football Federation to identify compliant solutions that maximize opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches."View Story →
"FIFA wants to become climate neutral by 2040."View Story →
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June 9, 2026Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament - Reuters
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Reuters
June 9, 2026Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high - Reuters
Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high Reuters
June 7, 2026Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress - Reuters
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress Reuters
April 30, 2026Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss - Reuters
Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss Reuters
April 30, 2026Ukraine Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony
Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the event's opening ceremony next month after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
February 20, 2026