Iranian officials failed to attend a FIFA Congress event in Toronto after Canada implemented restrictions on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), leading to diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

The Iranian delegation alleged they faced "inappropriate behavior" during processing at Toronto's airport, though specific details of the claimed incidents were not immediately available. The delegation's absence from the FIFA event followed Canada's enforcement of its policy barring IRGC officials from entering the country.

Canada has maintained restrictions on IRGC members as part of its broader sanctions framework against Iran. The IRGC, Iran's elite military force, has been subject to various international sanctions and travel restrictions imposed by multiple countries.

The incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between Canada and Iran, which have been strained over various issues including human rights concerns and Iran's detention of foreign nationals. FIFA has not yet commented on how the delegation's absence may affect proceedings at the Congress.

The missed attendance represents another instance of political disputes affecting international sporting events, as various countries continue to navigate the intersection of sports governance and diplomatic relations.