Published on 6/27/2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the confrontation that brought together the Egyptian and Iranian national teams during the World Cup, which was held in the city of Seattle, describing it as a match characterized by strong competition and strong emotions until the final moments.
The FIFA President’s statements came through his official Instagram account, where he confirmed that the match was full of emotions more than any other factor, noting that the conflict between the two teams continued from the first minute until the final whistle without stopping.
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Praise for performance and mutual congratulations
The President of the International Federation congratulated the Egyptian national team for its performance during the match, and at the same time praised what the Iranian national team presented in this decisive confrontation.
He explained that the Iranian team still has a chance to qualify for the next rounds among the best teams that occupy third place, which maintains its chances in the tournament.
Gianni Infantino added that the world will remain waiting for the results of the remaining matches, which may be decided in the final seconds, stressing that what the audience is witnessing is part of the matches he described as wonderful and great in this edition of the tournament.
The President of the International Federation also praised the large crowd of fans of the two teams, stressing that this interaction reflects the essence of football as a game that brings people together and unites the world, noting that the confrontation between Egypt and Iran was a clear example of this humanitarian message that the game carries.
