US Official Says Iran Knew Team Would Have to Leave the Country Shortly After World Cup Match
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran was told to board a plane after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand, cutting short recovery time.
- On Monday night, Coach Amir Ghalenoei said the Iran World Cup team was ordered to leave California immediately following their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, forcing a return to their training base in Mexico.
- The Iran World Cup cycle has faced upheaval since the war involving Israel began against Iran on Feb. 28, creating a politically charged tournament environment for the team.
- Mohammad Mohebi scored in the 64th minute at SoFi Stadium, where fans displayed Lion and Sun emblems despite FIFA's efforts to restrict them during the match.
- "We don't know why they are returning us," Ghalenoei said, expressing the team's frustration at being denied recovery time before the 140-mile trip back to Tijuana.
- Both of Iran's next two World Cup matches are tougher on paper, endangering the team's chances of advancing from the group stage, though Ghalenoei remains determined despite these hurdles.
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Iran World Cup team forced to leave US after tournament opener in apparent change of plans
Iran's men's soccer team was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after its World Cup opener, coach Amir Ghalenoei says, cutting short planned recovery time in Los Angeles.
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lejsl.comAfter a tough run, the Iranian national team finally hit the US soil and started their World Cup on an animated draw against New Zealand (2-2), on Monday night. The game was gleamed by many political protest scenes.
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