FIFA will “monitor developments” in Iran after this summer’s Men’s World Cup co-hosts the United States launched military action against the Middle Eastern nation, which has qualified for the tournament and is scheduled to play its group matches in the US.
President Donald Trump, who was FIFA Peace Prize awarded In December FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the launch of missile strikes on Iran on Saturday, describing the mission as a “major war operation”.
Iran qualified for the World Cup finals through the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and has been tasked with playing against Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G, but with the US launching missile strikes, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said the situation would be monitored.
“I read the news [about Iran] “That’s how you did it this morning,” Grafstrom said at the International Football Association board’s annual general meeting in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday.
“We had a meeting today and it is too early to comment in detail, but we will keep an eye on developments on all issues around the world.
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“We had a final draw in Washington in which all teams participated and our focus is on a safe World Cup in which all teams will participate.
“We will continue to communicate as we always do with the three [host] Governments as we always do in any case. Everyone will be safe.”
Los Angeles is scheduled to host two Iran games, while Seattle is set to host a game against Egypt on June 26.
