Infantino and Trump have reached an agreement on the participation of the US national team.
International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino announced that he held a meeting with US leader Donald Trump. Zamin.uz reported on this.
During this important conversation, the preparation process for next year's World Championship and the situation in the remaining 93 days before the tournament began were extensively discussed. The leaders' attention was focused most on the situation related to the Iran national team.
According to the FIFA head, the Iran national team has secured qualification for the competition, and US President Trump once again confirmed that this team has the right to participate in the tournament. This news holds great significance for the spirit of unity in football amidst a politically complex situation.
Infantino specifically emphasized how significant an event it is to bring people of the world closer and unite them through football. In his opinion, this competition will be a great foundation offering endless opportunities for athletes and fans.
The World Championship is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, in the territories of the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with all three countries preparing to host the matches. As a result of the meeting, further strengthening of cooperation between sports and politics is expected.
Source: One.uz
