FIFA Says Held Positive Talks with Iran Ahead of World Cup The ongoing saga of Iran's participation in this summer's World Cup has finally seen a glimmer of hope.
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom announced positive talks with the Iranian Football Federation, but beneath the surface, the complexities of international diplomacy and geopolitics threaten to disrupt the tournament.
FIFA's efforts to smooth over tensions with Iran's FA are crucial given the country's scheduled matches in the United States, which has imposed severe sanctions on Tehran since February.