FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup - Reuters
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"We’ve had an excellent meeting—a constructive meeting together with the Iran FA."
— Mattias Grafström , Executive
"We had a positive and constructive meeting with FIFA."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
"We’ve had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"I am pleased that they listened to Iran’s points, all 10 points that we had raised, and they offered solutions for each of them."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
"We've had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"I am pleased that they listened to Iran’s points, all 10 points that we had raised, and they offered solutions for each of them."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
"We've had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"I am pleased that they listened to Iran’s points, all 10 points that we had raised, and they offered solutions for each of them."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
"We've had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran FA."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"We’ve had an excellent meeting and constructive meeting together with the Iran football association."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"I am pleased that they listened to Iran’s points, all 10 points that we had raised, and they offered solutions for each of them."
— Mehdi Taj , Other
Key People
President of FIFA.
President of the Turkish Football Federation.
Mattias Grafstrom is the secretary general of FIFA.
Secretary General of FIFA.
President of the Iranian Football Federation.
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FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström met with Iran's Football Federation officials in Istanbul to discuss Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing support and operational details.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström held a constructive meeting with Iran's Football Federation President Mehdi Taj, expressing confidence in Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup despite previous uncertainties.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström met with Iran's Football Federation President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul, expressing confidence about Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström met with Iran's Football Federation President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul, expressing confidence about Iran's participation in this year's World Cup despite previous uncertainties.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström met with Iran's Football Federation President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul, expressing confidence about Iran's participation in this year's World Cup despite previous uncertainties.
Despite visa concerns and political tensions, FIFA expresses confidence in Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup, following constructive discussions with the Iranian FA.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström described the meeting with the Iranian federation as 'excellent' and 'constructive' to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström held a constructive meeting with Iran's Football Federation President Mehdi Taj, expressing confidence about Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström met with Iran's football chief Mehdi Taj, expressing confidence about Iran's participation in the World Cup and addressing operational matters.
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