'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, FIFA's Infantino tells AFP

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday that Iran will be at the World Cup and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war.Iran will be at the World Cup, Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in southern Turkey.That's why we're here. We're delighted because they're a very, very strong team, I'm very happy.I've seen the team, I've spoken to the players and the coach, so everything is fine, added Infantino, whose attendance at Tuesday's game was unannounced.