INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
supposed to play Canada on June 5 as part of preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Iran were also supposed to play Ecuador on June 11 in
Toronto but the match with South American team has been called off after Ecuador football federation announced that they will not travel to
Canada.Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke out against the soccer game, saying he didn't think it was a very good idea to play
Iran in Canada but that it was Canada Soccer's decision to make.Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart has also tweeted Canada Soccer shouldn't
host Iran for a game next month.Soon after, Canada Soccer Marketing Director Sandra Gage responded to Trudeau on playing with Iran, saying
the power of sport and its ability to bring together people from different backgrounds
Iran are one of 32 Member Associations participating in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Canada Soccer continue to follow all international
protocols when hosting this match
reporters said that no match has been confirmed yet
been drawn in Group B along with favorites England, the U.S., and one of Ukraine, Scotland or Wales.
