Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Trump says Iran can play world cup after Fifa confirmation Fifa President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the World Cup in the United States this summer. This announcement at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver follows recent uncertainty, following US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February and Iran's football association's absence from the Fifa Congress on Thursday. Infantino stated that Iran would play in the US to "unite" and "bring people together," despite US president Donald Trump having previously suggested their participation would be "inappropriate." Iran are scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on 15 June. Infantino also highlighted Fifa's financial growth, including significant development funding and record revenue for the current cycle, and addressed high demand for World Cup tickets.…