FIFA Congress opens in Vancouver amid row over barred officials

Canada has just banned Iranian football officials from attending FIFA Congress in Vancouver after previously impeding the entry of the Palestinian FA. We argue for @breachmedia.ca that this is just the latest evidence of Canada's absurdly-Zionist immigration double-standards.

VANCOUVER, B.C. — Yes, I’m here. And no, I’m not sticking to sports this week. The FIFA Congress is a big deal, six weeks before a World Cup kicks off in a fraught world. I’m thankful The Inquirer has sent me to cover it, and I hope you’ll support that by subscribing: inquirer.com/tannenwald

Good morning from the FIFA Congress, where FIFA VP Victor Montagliani told me and @henrybushnell.bsky.social where the onus lies to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver: “What I’m hoping now, with this alarm bell that’s gone off, is that our politicians wake up to it.” @theathleticfc.bsky.social

hello from Vancouver, where FIFA has some news: • World Cup prize money is up to $871M, a 15% increase • Afghanistan’s women’s team will be allowed to play in official FIFA competitions • 2027 Women’s Champions Cup is in Miami • FIFA presidential election will take place at 2027 FIFA Congress

. @southsiders.ca rallying to save the @whitecapsfc.com outside the Vancouver Convention Centre, where the FIFA Congress is taking place today

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it’s her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials saw their permission to enter Canada revoked ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. #Canada /1 thread halifax.citynews.ca/2026/04/29/i...

FIFA Congress in Vancouver. Gives you an idea of the environment the press has to navigate. Questions to Infantino were about Peace Prize and ticketing. Infantino: "I will comment whenever I decide to comment on everything." Kunti in the brown pull.

While the US continues to expand its fascist tactics in the name of hosting the World Cup, Canada is keen to follow suit. This great piece makes sense of the shambles on the day that FIFA Congress takes place in Vancouver.

Vancouver Whitecaps supporters making their voices heard as folks from around the world arrive at the 76th FIFA Congress. 8:00am on a weekday, an okay turnout for folks before work. #SaveTheCaps

Taking in the FIFA Congress at the VCC today. News so far … vote to confirm the #FIFAWorldCup is taking place in Vancouver … vote 195-3😅 Let’s thread this b**tch! 1/x

Hello from FIFAland, aka Vancouver, site of tomorrow’s FIFA Congress. War and visa issues loom over it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723... More to come today and rest of week

Iranian soccer delegates denied entry to Canada for Vancouver FIFA congress. Refusal might have been 'unintentional,' says foreign affairs minister. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

The 76th #FIFA Congress will take place in Vancouver today. With reports that FIFA is still considering whether to ask President Trump to halt cruel #ICE raids during the World Cup, it is incredible that Gianni Infantino has yet to make this call to protect everyone connected with the tournament.

Good morning from Vancouver, yall! Just made it in for the day for FIFA Congress! On my way to the Van Convention Centre shortly, but also Whitecaps fans, this is a call to you today! Lets talk today if we can! I want to give yall another platform with Avrysports!

"From The Athletic FC: A request for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be given a level-four motorcade escort — typically reserved for the Pope— for FIFA's annual congress in Vancouver this week was rejected by local police." 🤣🤣🤣