Gianni Infantino has brushed off growing concerns over the World Cup , insisting it will be a "total party", despite the ongoing war in the Middle East . The tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been caught up in escalating geopolitical tensions, yet the FIFA president appears unconcerned. The conflict involving Israel , the US and Iran is now 10 days old and has enveloped the Middle East, dragging in Iran's neighbours and causing travel chaos. Iran have qualified for the