The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28TH, with Iran retaliating with strikes on Israel and Middle East nations hosting US military bases.

Iran are due to play all three of their group games at this summer’s finals in the United States.

The team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28.

Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.

Infantino joked the 2022 finals were special because “no Brit was arrested”.