Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

The 76th FIFA Congress is taking place in Vancouver with around 1,600 delegates from over 200 member associations. Iran's absence, following incidents with Canadian immigration officials, threatens to overshadow the meeting. FFIRI president Mehdi Taj and two colleagues left Canada after being 'insulted' by authorities. Iran's status in the World Cup remains uncertain, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iranian players would be welcome, but entry for delegation members linked to the IRGC may be barred.