Rome, 10 June (LaPresse) – "I am delighted that Iran are here at the World Cup and I am proud of the work done by the FIFA team to make this possible. I met the team in Antalya and told them they had qualified and would be coming to the World Cup. I would have driven the national team’s coach from Tehran myself.” This was stated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a press conference held on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, between the Mexican and South African national teams.