On Thursday morning, Canada Soccer called off the game via a one-paragraph statement. He thanked all those who had spoken out or written letters to protest the Iran game. He said Canada Soccer had not responded to his association’s entreaties, even before the match was officially announced. Canada Soccer said it could not comment on its agreement with its Iranian counterpart, citing a confidentiality clause. Canada opens World Cup play Nov. 23 against No.

Source: thestar May 27, 2022 16:02 UTC