‘This is madness’ – Iran World Cup coaches watch from hotel in Tijuana after being denied US visas
Iran’s 2026 World Cup campaign was always likely to have political overtones, given that the United States is one of the host nations. Their 2-2…
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s promise to Iran players in locker room after World Cup opener
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reportedly made a promise to Iran’s players after their opening World Cup match against New Zealand. Iran began their tournament…
Iran told to ‘leave immediately’ as head coach questions FIFA and US policy at World Cup
Iran arrived at the World Cup already at odds with the tournament’s organizers, and a hard-earned point against New Zealand has done little to ease…
Iran star Mehdi Taremi snaps after no football questions at World Cup press conference
Mehdi Taremi cut a frustrated figure during Iran’s pre-match press conference ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand, as questions quickly shifted away…
How soccer fans at SoFi Stadium reacted to Iran’s national anthem during World Cup opener
Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium is carrying a political edge beyond the action on the pitch, and the national anthem…
Iran football fans creatively sidestep FIFA’s ban on pre-revolutionary flag at World Cup
Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand carried a political edge before kickoff, and some supporters found a creative way to make their point inside…
FIFA ban of pre-revolutionary Iran flag at World Cup will stand after last-minute hearing in Los Angeles
Iran has been one of the World Cup’s major talking points before even kicking a ball. Geopolitical tension between Iran and the United States put…
What needs to happen for USA vs Iran at World Cup 2026
USA and Iran are not in the same group at the 2026 World Cup, but the expanded knockout format still leaves a clear route for…
How the WC crowd reacted to Iran flag during USA vs. Paraguay opening ceremony
World Cup fans at the United States men’s national team opener against Paraguay gave Iran’s flag a hostile reception during the pre-match ceremony in Los…
Iran star Mehdi Taremi says US immigration policy has changed World Cup ‘atmosphere’
The final days before the World Cup have carried a very different tone from the usual excitement, with immigration policy now sitting near the center…
