Infantino insists Trump has assured him Iran are ‘welcome’ to play at 2026 World Cup

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• ⬤ Iran has been invited to play in the 2026 World Cup, Trump assures FIFA president Infantino, despite ongoing conflict.
• ⬤ The US, Canada and Mexico will co-host the tournament.
• ⬤ FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he is 'hopeful' the tournament will go ahead as planned.