Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup
Summary
Iran’s national soccer team is preparing for the World Cup while their country is involved in a war with the US and Israel. Visa issues and safety concerns have changed their training locations, and their matches will be played in the US, Mexico, and Canada under tense conditions.Key Facts
- The US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, with a shaky ceasefire since April 8.
- Iran’s soccer team has trained mainly in Antalya, Turkiye, due to visa challenges for entering the US.
- The team obtained visas from Mexico to enter the country and moved their training base to Tijuana, near the US border.
- Iran’s first two World Cup games will be near Los Angeles, which has many Iranian fans who oppose Iran’s government.
- Some Iranian players have World Cup experience, while others are playing for the first time under these difficult conditions.
- The conflict has affected the mental state of players who are also following news from Iran.
- Iran’s group opponents include New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt, with their first match in Los Angeles on June 15.
- Despite the ceasefire, attacks continue and no permanent peace deal has been reached between Iran and the US.
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