, April 1 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and play its scheduled matches in the United States.

FIFA's conformation will now end speculation about a potential boycott or venue relocation amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Speaking after attending Iran's 5-0 friendly victory over Costa Rica in Turkey on Tuesday, Infantino said the tournament schedule will proceed without alterations.

"Iran will be at the World Cup," Infantino said. "The matches will be played where they are supposed to be, according to the draw".

The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty surrounding the Iranian team's status due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Earlier this month, the ...