May 6, 2026 9:22 AM
Iranian FA chief says FIFA guarantees over IRGC respect essential for World Cup trip
Iranian FA (FFIRI) chief Mehdi Taj said on tuesday FIFA must guarantee that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is not insulted by the United States if the national team is to travel to the country to play at the World Cup in June. An FFIRI delegation, including Taj, turned back from the Canadian border last week because of what they said was disrespectful treatment at the hands of immigration officials as they tried to attend the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Taj said the decision to r...