Iranian Football Officials Skip Canadian Congresses Amid Visa Uncertainty

Iranian football officials were notably absent from two major pre-World Cup events held in Canada this week, raising questions about whether they were denied entry permits. The gatherings—the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) congress and the FIFA congress—are key planning sessions for the upcoming World Cup. Despite the significance of these meetings, representatives from Iran's football federation did not attend, leaving observers to speculate on the reasons behind their no-show. It remains unclear if the officials applied for and were refused Canadian visas, or if other factors led to their absence.