Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Summary
Iran's World Cup coach Amir Ghalenoei revealed the team was abruptly ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, disrupting their recovery process and preparation.
Key Points
- Iran's World Cup coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team was ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
- The team was forced to fly back to their training camp in Tijuana, Mexico, instead of staying in California to recover.
- Iran's preparation was hampered by diplomatic obstacles, including visa denials for key staff members and enforced travel restrictions.
- The World Cup match was played before a largely supportive yet politically conflicted Iranian diaspora crowd at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
