India, March 12 -- FIFA said Tuesday night that it anticipates Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months.

Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. The U.S. Is hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. Iranian officials have suggested recently that its country's participation is in some doubt because of the war. Last week, US President Donald Trump said, "I really don't care" if Iran takes part in the 48-nation tournament.

FIFA President Gianni Infan...