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FIFA assures safety for 2026 World Cup amid Middle East tensions

Key Points
  • FIFA assures safety for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
  • The statement is reportedly in response to Middle East tensions involving U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
  • Iran is qualified for the World Cup, and FIFA is monitoring developments.

FIFA has assured that everyone will be safe during the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada this summer, according to reports. -Israeli attacks on Iran reportedly began on Saturday, and Iran has responded with attacks in several countries. Iran is qualified for the World Cup.

FIFA's Swedish secretary general, Mattias Grafström, said the organization had a meeting and is following developments around all issues worldwide, but it is too early to comment in detail, according to ESPN.

the organization had a meeting and is following developments around all issues worldwide, but it is too early to comment in detail

Mattias Grafström, FIFA's Swedish secretary general

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