Infantino said Iran "will be participating" in the World Cup, and will "of course" play in the United States

Iran were the only country not represented as Fifa met on Thursday for its annual congress in Canada.

But Gianni Infantino, president of world football's governing body, reiterated again that the country "will be participating" in this summer's World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

There has been uncertainty over Iran's participation in the tournament because of the war with the US and Israel.

But Infantino added: "Of course, Iran will play in the United States of America. The reason for that is simple, because we have to unite. We have to bring people together."