Rome, 10 June (LaPresse) – “I am delighted that Iran are here at the World Cup and I am proud of the work done by the FIFA team to make this possible. I met the team in Antalya and told them they had qualified and would be coming to the World Cup. I would have driven the national team’s coach from Tehran myself.” This was stated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a press conference held on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, between the Mexican and South African national teams.
2026 World Cup, Infantino: ‘Delighted for Iran, I would have driven them there myself’

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Rome, 10 June (LaPresse) – “I am delighted that Iran are here at the World Cup and I am proud of the work done by the FIFA team to make this possible. I met the team in Antalya and told them they had qualified and would be coming to the World Cup. I would have driven the national team’s coach from Tehran myself.” This was stated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a press conference held on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, between the Mexican and South African national teams.
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