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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 · Jun 16

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 · Jun 16

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

FourFourTwo · Jun 16

'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 · Jun 16

‘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 · Jun 16

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 · Jun 16

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 · Jun 15

'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 · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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) · Jun 15