FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly confirmed that Iran’s national team will compete in the 2026 World Cup and play its group-stage matches on U.S. soil, directly supporting the 88.7 percent trader consensus for participation. The Iranian Football Federation echoed this position with an official statement that the team will “definitely” take part while presenting a list of conditions focused on visa issuance, security guarantees, and respectful handling of the delegation, flag, and anthem. Ongoing diplomatic efforts, including scheduled FIFA meetings in Istanbul, aim to resolve remaining travel and entry concerns tied to sanctions and regional tensions ahead of the June tournament. These public commitments from both the governing body and the national federation have narrowed uncertainty for traders evaluating participation risks.