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White House Hails Iran's World Cup Entry as a 'Goodwill Gesture'; Coach Says Team Was Ordered Out of U.S. After Opener

Iran's original base camp in Arizona was relocated to Mexico after uncertainty surrounding visas and security arrangements

Latin Times

Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

Euronews

Why are Uruguay facing travel difficulties at the 2026 World Cup?

Uruguay are already dealing with issues at the 2026 World Cup, and not just on the pitch

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Iran overcomes its divisions for 90 minutes, then same old problems return

Iranian support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

The Guardian - US

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

The Independent UK

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

Evening Standard

Iran coach blasts team's 'oppression' at World Cup amid US sanction chaos

Iran's management has hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at…

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'Don't know why we are being sent back': Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei upset after team asked to leave US immediately after FIFA World Cup 2026 opener

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed disappointment over being asked to leave the United States immediately after the match. Captain Mehdi Taremi also highlighted visa problems affecting the delegation. These issues…

The Economic Times

‘Our team is the most oppressed’: Iran coach hits out at Fifa and US over treatment

Amir Ghalenoei, the Iran head coach, has claimed his team was told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

The Guardian - AU

How to watch Iran vs New Zealand: Free streams online from anywhere for World Cup 2026 game

Here's how to watch Iran vs New Zealand for free online and from anywhere as Team Melli and the All Whites battle for decisive points in Group G.

TechRadar

'I Hope They Will Pray For Us.': Frustrated Iran Team Makes Emotional Appeal Before World Cup Opener

Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand is overshadowed by tensions linked to US-Iran conflict, affecting team preparations and atmosphere.

International Business Times UK

The surreal possibility hanging over Iran’s perilous World Cup campaign

WORLD CUP 2026: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host. Protests are planned at Iran’s opening game in Los Angeles against New Zealand on Monday and, as Kieran Jackson explains,…

The Independent UK

Iran striker says political tension has undermined World Cup joy

IRAN striker Mehdi Taremi has said political tension because of the conflict with the US has "undermined the joy" of the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

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The Independent UK

How Iran’s World Cup preparations have been disrupted by Trump’s war

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Salon

Is it wrong to root against the US?

What do you do when you don’t see your country as the “good guys”?

The Independent UK

Is Iran vs New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch controversial World Cup match

Everything you need to know ahead of Iran’s controversial World Cup opener

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: England snub Alexander-Arnold for emergency call-up after late injury blow

Tino Livramento has been ruled out injured in a blow for England boss Thomas Tuchel, with Trevoh Chalobah called up ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold as a replacement

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The Economic Times

Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut

Iran's World Cup journey is proving difficult. Captain Mehdi Taremi highlights disruptions caused by the ongoing war with co-host United States. The team faced relocation and visa issues. Coach Amir Ghalenoei notes these conditions impact focus. Despite challenges, the team aims to bring joy to all Iranians.

Sports Illustrated

Iran vs. New Zealand—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iran’s World Cup preparation has been anything but ideal.

The Guardian - US

Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace

AAP

SOC:Iran's World Cup experience 'undermined': captain

Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.

AAP

Iran's World Cup experience 'undermined': captain

Iran's team leaders spoke to reporters after arriving in the US a day before their opening World Cup match against New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi criticises Fifa over impact of USA war at World Cup 2026

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war with the co-host U.S. The Iranians arrived in the Los Angeles area on Sunday from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico

Sports Lens

Iran vs New Zealand World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Iran vs New Zealand meet at SoFi Stadium on June 15 in Group G. Iran are favored at -118, and our pick backs them to win in a game with real knockout implications.

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