Fifa president Gianni Infantino is pushing for Iran to participate in the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer despite the conflict against the co-host, the US, and Israel.

“We want Iran to play, and Iran will play in the World Cup. There is no plan B, C, or D - there is only plan A,” he told Mexican broadcaster N+ Univision in an interview, reported German news agency dpa.

“Iran represents...