Iranian football officials reportedly left Canada before the FIFA Congress, citing an 'insult' experienced at the airport. This incident led to their absence from pre-World Cup football events in the country.

A delegation from the Iranian FIFA Congress has claimed "inappropriate behavior" occurred at Toronto airport.

Iranian soccer officials were reportedly denied entry to Canada to attend the FIFA Congress. Tasnim news agency cited the behavior of immigration staff as the reason for their inability to attend.

FIFA stated that its president, Gianni Infantino, was unaware of a reported request for a special police motorcade in Vancouver ahead of the FIFA Congress.

Iranian representatives attended the FIFA congress in Vancouver, Canada, which hosted over 200 FIFA member associations, but reportedly left angrily on the next available flight.

Palestinian Football Association officials are concerned that Canada may not approve their visas in time for the upcoming FIFA Congress in Vancouver, despite earlier reports suggesting a block on entry.