FIFA President Gianni Infantino Despite the war in the Middle East, is pushing for Iran to take part in the World Cup in the summer. “We want Iran to play, Iran will play in the World Cup. There is no plan B, C or D – there is plan A,” said the head of the world association in an interview with the Mexican television station N+ Univision. FIFA wants to ensure that Iran is “among the best possible conditions” could take part in the World Cup.
Infantino admits: situation “very complicated”
At the same time, the 56-year-old Swiss admitted that he lives in the “real world” and that Situation “very complicated” be. In view of the war, Iran does not want to play its three group games against Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in the USA as previously planned, but in Mexico. It is still unclear whether FIFA can and even wants to comply with this request.
The United States and Israel have been attacking Iran since late February. The country is carrying out counterattacks. According to the state news agency IRNA, a week and a half ago, Iran’s association head Mehdi Taj announced a boycott of the USA, but not the World Cup, without elaborating.