PARIS, Dec 5 : Iran coach Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei arrived in Washington with a delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation ahead of Friday's World Cup draw, FIFA said. In a statement to Reuters, FIFA said it welcomed the delegation's presence in the U.S. capital as preparations continue for the expanded 48-team tournament next summer, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran initially said they would boycott the ceremony in Washington over visa

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