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espn.co.ukFIFA Rejects Calls to Ban Iran from World Cup; Protests Occur in Vancouver
Protesters gathered outside the Vancouver Convention Centre during the 76th FIFA Congress on April 30, 2026, urging FIFA to ban Iran's team from the World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed no changes to Iran's sc…
israel365news.comPalestinian Delegate Refuses Handshake with Israeli Counterpart at FIFA Congress in Vancouver
At the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Palestinian Football Federation president Jibril Rajoub refused to shake hands with Israel Football Association vice-president Basim Sheikh Suliman, citing political tensions. FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempted to mediate but downpla…
thesouthafrican.comFIFA Confirms Iran's Qualification for 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup hosted in North America, including games in the United States, despite ongoing US-Iran hostilities. The confirmation came as oil prices surged due to a US naval blockad…