Infantino at CNBC Forum: Iran Is 'Coming For Sure' to 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino made his most emphatic statement yet on Iran's World Cup participation, telling CNBC's 'Invest in America' forum that Iran is 'coming for sure.' Infantino referenced his personal attendance at Iran's 5-0 victory over Costa Rica in Antalya and said the team's quality convinced him of their commitment. The statement came 12 days before the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on April 30 — the formal decision point — and strengthened FIFA's position against any relocation or exclusion of Iran's Group G matches in Los Angeles and Seattle. Iran's government has not issued a revised public statement since the April 8 ceasefire.