When Gianni Infantino walked to the podium in Vancouver, B.C., late last month and declared that Iran would participate in the FIFA Men’s World Cup , it seemed the uncertainty was over. The president of FIFA said so. The Iranians may not completely agree. Less than a month out from the start of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, another round of uncertainty about Iran’s participation in the tournament emerged this week, this time centering around the team’s concerns about visas and their request that Iran’s culture, beliefs, flag and national anthem be respected throughout the tournament. It’s the latest chapter in the turmoil surrounding Iran’s World Cup campaign that started with the draw last December and has been a roller coaster of one news cycle after another ever since — in part because of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran .…