FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced his intention to run for another term as leader of world football during FIFA's annual congress held in Vancouver, one of the host cities for the upcoming World Cup alongside Mexico and the United States. The tournament is scheduled to begin in less than six weeks, and Infantino also confirmed that Iran would be participating in the event. The congress included discussions relevant to the organization and preparation for the global competition.
However, the meeting was overshadowed by controversy related to a failed symbolic gesture intended to promote peace between Israel and Palestine. The attempt to stage a handshake between representatives from the two regions did not succeed as planned, drawing attention amid ongoing tensions. This incident added a layer of complexity to the event, which was otherwise focused on the upcoming World Cup and FIFA's future leadership.