Iranian soccer officials will meet with FIFA to discuss their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The meeting comes after Iran's top soccer official was denied entry to Canada for FIFA's annual congress.
Key points
Iranian officials are set to meet with FIFA
Meeting concerns 2026 World Cup participation
Mehdi Taj was denied entry to Canada
Taj stated there are many issues to discuss
The meeting is expected to occur soon
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Iran officials to meet with FIFA over 2026 World Cup participation
With the World Cup commencing next month, Iranian soccer officials are set to meet with FIFA regarding their status for the tournament.
Iran's top soccer official Mehdi Taj, who was denied entry to Canada for FIFA's annual congress in Vancouver on Thursday, said there are "many issues to discuss" with the international governing body.
"Our position is that we will soon have a meeting with FIFA," Taj said on Friday to Iranian media.
Iran has been wavering on playing World Cup matches since the U.S. and Israel launched military attacks on Feb. 28.
"Of course Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said.
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Q&A
What issues will Iran discuss with FIFA regarding the 2026 World Cup?
Iran's top soccer official, Mehdi Taj, mentioned that there are many issues to discuss with FIFA concerning their World Cup participation.
Why was Iran's soccer official denied entry to Canada?
Mehdi Taj was denied entry to Canada for FIFA's annual congress, which has raised concerns about Iran's status for the World Cup.
When is the meeting between Iran officials and FIFA scheduled?
The exact date of the meeting has not been specified, but it is expected to occur soon as indicated by Mehdi Taj.
What is the significance of Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup?
Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is significant as it reflects the country's standing in international soccer and its relationship with FIFA.
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FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström invited the Iranian delegation to its headquarters in Zurich by a May 20 deadline, per the AP.
The target date is three weeks prior to Iran's expected arrival in the U.S., with Team Melli's headquarters for the World Cup set to be in Tucson, Arizona.
Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, then takes on Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21 before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
