Overview
- Andrew Giuliani, who leads the White House World Cup task force, said Thursday the administration expects Iran to travel and is planning for their arrival.
- Gianni Infantino said Tuesday the team is coming for sure after meeting players at their training camp in Antalya, Turkey.
- Mexico’s president said FIFA denied Iran’s request to move its three group games to Mexico, keeping fixtures in Los Angeles and Seattle.
- U.S. planners expect Iran to set up in Tucson by early June and to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles before Egypt in Seattle.
- Iran’s sports minister previously said the team would not participate under current conditions, while U.S. officials still must resolve visas, venue security, and a planned friendly against Puerto Rico.