Fifa planning for World Cup to 'go ahead as scheduled' amid Iran uncertaintyFifa president Gianni Infantino at an online FIFA Council meeting on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)PARIS — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body's commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead "as scheduled" with "all teams" taking part amid doubts about Iran's presence at the tournament. We will soon have the 48 competing teams confirmed and we want the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled." "We will be preparing for the World Cup. We will boycott the United States but not the World Cup," Taj said in the video released on Wednesday.

Source: Bangkok Post March 20, 2026 12:33 UTC