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Iran's participation has been in doubt since the US and Israel attacked the country in February. "We've had an excellent and constructive meeting. We're working closely together ​and looking very much forward to welcoming them," FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom said. The Iranian team, scheduled to play all three group matches in the US, has not been issued visas yet.

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