FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, saying the team’s place in the tournament is not in doubt despite escalating geopolitical tensions. “The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes,” Infantino said during CNBC’s Invest
Kenya has missed out on the list of 19 African match officials selected to officiate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA unveiled the list on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as part of a broader announcement naming 52 match officials who will take charge of matches at the global tournament. The African contingent comprises seven
The increase in the number of participating countries for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to make qualifying easier; instead, things got much harder, and some of the best players and countries of the world had to be content with watching from afar the tournament of their dreams. Indeed, many traditionally strong football nations