Zurich, March 21 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will proceed as scheduled, despite uncertainties surrounding Iran's participation due to regional conflict with Israel and the United States.

The United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 104 matches, beginning at Mexico City Stadium on June 11. The grand finale will be hosted at the New Jersey Stadium on 19 July.

Iran, which qualified for the 48-team tournament are slotted in Group G. Iran are scheduled to play its FIFA World Cup fixtures in Los Angeles and Seattle.

They will face Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt. However, due to regional conflict, their participation has cast uncer...