Seattle, June 27 (IANS) Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei lashed out at the travel restrictions imposed on his team by the United States after Iran’s dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt in their final FIFA World Cup group-stage match in Seattle on Friday, claiming the measures left his players at a disadvantage.It was a complicated journey for Iran as they were forced to travel up from their base in Tijuana, Mexico, for their three group stage games and despite U.S officials relenting somewhat before the Eg…
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New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Iran’s football team used the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage to deliver a message of peace and unity after its goalless Group G draw against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, leaving a handwritten note in the dressing room that was later shared by the Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI).The note came amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, one of the tournament’s co-hosts along with Canada and Mexico. Both nations are still negotiating to end their conflict.”…
Los Angeles, June 21 (IANS) Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has questioned the travel arrangements imposed on his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the extensive commuting between Mexico and the United States has taken a physical and mental toll on his squad.Speaking ahead of Iran’s crucial Group G encounter against Belgium on Sunday, Ghalenoei revealed that tournament organisers had informed his side that they would be allowed greater flexibility for their final group-stage match again…
Tehran, June 19 (IANS) The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) has expressed disappointment over the travel restrictions imposed on the team by the co-hosts USA during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 and has decided to lodge an official complaint to the governing body, FIFA, on the following matter.Iran players are only allowed to fly into the USA a day before they have a game and have to leave the country on the same day as a match under the conditions of their visas, which could be a big hurdl…