Iran will play World Cup games in US despite war, FIFA’s Infantino says
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“Iran will play World Cup games in US despite war, FIFA’s Infantino says”
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“The Iranian football federation said earlier this month that it was 'negotiating' with FIFA to relocate the country’s World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, due to the US and Israel’s war with Iran.”
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“Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also said that her country is prepared to host Iran’s first-round matches at the tournament if needed.”
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“The World Cup, being hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, gets under way on June 11, with Iran set to play their first Group G game against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.”
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“They are then scheduled to play Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21 and Egypt in Seattle on June 27.”
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“Iran’s participation had been thrown into doubt by the war with the US and Israel that broke out on February 28.”
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“FIFA President Gianni Infantino initially said that US President Donald Trump had given assurances that the Iranian team would still be welcome.”
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“On March 19, Infantino said FIFA was committed to making sure the World Cup goes ahead 'as scheduled' with 'all teams' taking part.”
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“The air strike on the school in the southern Iranian city of Minab on February 28 killed at least 170 people, including students and teachers.”
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“The New York Times has reported that the preliminary findings of a US military investigation indicate that a US Tomahawk cruise missile hit the school due to a targeting mistake.”
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