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‘I know what you’ve been through’: FIFA president visits Iran team

Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2026, 6:46 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.

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