Middle East war erupted when the United States and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28; an April 8 ceasefire, which largely halted the fighting, has come under strain from recent exchanges of fire.
June 7, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war
March 31, 2026
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