"The congress will focus on operational and financial issues related to the 48-team World Cup, the largest ever tournament, amidst significant geopolitical tensions."
"Iranian football officials turned back upon arrival at Toronto's Pearson airport despite holding valid visas, citing unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials."
"The meeting will be overshadowed by the US-Israeli war on Iran and its team's participation in the World Cup, raising human rights concerns."
FIFA's 76th Congress in Canada will address geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns, and logistical issues ahead of the World Cup. Key topics include the Iran war, Russia's international ban, and the absence of the Iranian delegation due to mistreatment by immigration officials. Approximately 1,600 delegates from over 200 member associations will gather to discuss operational and financial matters related to the largest-ever 48-team World Cup. The congress will be influenced by the US-Israeli war on Iran and its implications for the tournament.
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