US EditionRepresentatives from Iran’s federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders
FIFA said Iran’s World Cup schedule will remain unchanged as visa concerns swirled around the delegation’s missed pre-tournament meeting.
- On Tuesday, representatives from Iran were not present at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, the largest formal meeting of Asia's soccer leaders before this summer's World Cup.
- Persistent concerns regarding visa issues prevented the Iranian delegation from traveling to Tuesday's confederation meeting and could impact their attendance at the upcoming FIFA Congress on Thursday.
- In the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the Asian Football Confederation Congress held no discussion regarding Iran's tournament participation or whether the team's games should be moved out of the United States.
- Iran is scheduled to compete in Group G against Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt, with matches planned in Inglewood, California, and Seattle as part of the World Cup.
- An Iranian government spokesperson stated last week the national team expects "proud and successful participation," while FIFA maintains the World Cup schedule remains unchanged despite recent regional conflicts.
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Representatives from Iran's federation not in attendance at meeting of Asia soccer leaders
Representatives from Iran’s soccer federation were not present Tuesday at the largest formal meeting of Asia’s soccer leaders before this summer’s World Cup.
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