Overview
- Infantino, who spoke Thursday in Vancouver at FIFA's Congress, said Iran will participate and play its U.S. group games as drawn.
- Iran's federation skipped the Congress after Toronto airport screening, as Canada bars IRGC-linked entrants and FFIRI chief Mehdi Taj is reported to have served in the IRGC.
- The U.S. has signaled it will admit Iranian players but could deny visas to staff with IRGC ties, which may force changes to team personnel and support roles.
- FIFA earlier rejected Iran's bid to move its three fixtures to Mexico, and the team is set to base in Tucson with group matches on June 15 and 21 in Los Angeles and June 26 in Seattle.
- President Donald Trump backed Infantino's stance with "let them play," while protesters outside the venue pressed FIFA to exclude Iran.