Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
Summary
Iranian football officials did not attend a key meeting of Asian football leaders before the World Cup in Canada. There were concerns visa problems might affect the Iranian team’s travel for meetings and the tournament, but Iran plans to play its scheduled games in the United States.Key Facts
- Iranian football federation representatives missed the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress in Vancouver.
- Visa issues may have affected the Iranian delegation’s ability to travel to meetings and the World Cup.
- The World Cup starts June 11 and is hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico with 48 teams.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Iran’s games will not be moved from the US despite the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
- Iran’s team, known as Team Melli, is in Group G with Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt.
- Iran’s training camp is planned in Tucson, Arizona.
- Iran’s World Cup matches will be played in California and Seattle.
- An Iranian official said the team is preparing for proud and successful participation.
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