Iran World Cup team coach says it was booted from U.S. right after first match
Summary
The Iran World Cup team’s coach said the team was told to leave the U.S. and return to their training base in Mexico just hours after their opening game ended in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. The team faced travel delays and was missing key staff members due to visa denials, complicating their preparations for the tournament.Key Facts
- Iran’s football coach, Amir Ghalenoei, said they had to leave the U.S. immediately after their first match instead of staying to recover.
- The team was based in Tijuana, Mexico, about 140 miles from Los Angeles, where the game was played.
- Iran’s team travel was complicated by long security checks and five hours of travel just to get to the game.
- Several important team officials, including the Iran football federation president and support staff, were denied U.S. visas.
- Some players suffered cramps during the game due to lack of proper rest and preparation time.
- Iran’s opening match was a 2-2 draw with New Zealand, a lower-ranked team.
- Iran will play Belgium next in Inglewood and then face Egypt in Seattle later in the group stage.
- The Iranian team’s situation has been affected by broader political tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
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