Gianni Infantino has launched a high-stakes diplomatic effort to salvage Iran’s participation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the collapse of talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. According to reports, the FIFA president has opened direct lines of communication with both the Whit
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