Uncertainty of FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 will go ahead as scheduled regardless who participates or not.

Uncertainty of Iran’s participation

It is to be recalled that participation of Iran is under question following the onslaught in West Asia involving United States, Israel and Iran.

Fixtures of Iran in upcoming world cup

Iran has been placed in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand. Their matches are scheduled to be held in Los Angeles and Seattle.

Iran’s appeal

However, the president of the football federation of Iran, Mehdi Taj has said that a request has been sent to FIFA to reschedule their matches in Mexico instead of United States.

Donald Trump statement

Meanwhile, U. S. President Donald Trump refused to provide any extra security to the Iran football squad. This has complicated situation even further in the negative direction.