Will Iran play in the US for the World Cup?

Iranian officials have refused to play matches in the U.S., requesting that FIFA move its games to Mexico. U.S. President Donald Trump has also questioned whether the team would be safe playing in the U.S.

Meanwhile, FIFA President Gianni Infantino says football stays out of politics, and that the show will go on as scheduled, with Iran present.

CGTN's Ahmed Ghoneim breaks down the controversy in this new episode of More Than Just A Game.

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