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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the United States.
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VANCOUVER, April 30 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino insisted Iran would play World Cup matches in the United States, as the soccer governing body's Congress opened on Thursday without the country’s delegation, its absence highlighting tensions and challenges surrounding the tournament.
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