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FIFA announced it held positive discussions with Iranian football officials regarding the upcoming World Cup. These talks focused on various aspects of Iran's participation and preparations for the tournament.
Iranian football officials were unable to attend the FIFA Congress in Canada, citing mistreatment and rejection by Canadian authorities. The Canadian government stated that the delegation "has no place in our country."
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.