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FIFA says held positive talks with Iran ahead of World Cup

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FIFA says held positive talks with Iran ahead of World Cup

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom said Saturday he held a constructive meeting with the president of Iran's FA Mehdi Taj regarding Iran’s participation in the World Cup which is set to take place this summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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