Canadian Foreign Minister Backs Up Report on Iranian Soccer Chief's Denied Entry
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 20:34 UTC
- Sources: The Independent, France 24 English
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into Canada ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver. The denial was reportedly due to concerns over the treatment of women's rights and LGBTQ+ individuals in Iran. Reuters reports this is the first time Canada has taken such action against Iranian officials.