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Iran Coach Says Team Ordered Out of US Right After 2-2 Draw with New Zealand in World Cup Opener
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said the squad was denied recovery time after the draw, and several staff members were barred from U.S. visas.
- On Tuesday, Iranian winger Mehdi Torabi's United States visa expired following the team's match against New Zealand on Monday, leaving his World Cup status uncertain as Iran departed for Mexico.
- Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran have forced the squad to base training operations in Mexico, with officials previously reporting that around 15 delegation members were denied visas.
- Captain Mehdi Taremi described the squad's treatment as a "disaster," while Coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized United States authorities for restrictive travel requirements that prevented adequate recovery between matches.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited the dressing room, telling players "you are stronger than everything," while The Iranian Football Federation pursues a new visa for Torabi for upcoming matches.
- Iran faces Belgium on Sunday in Los Angeles before playing Egypt on June 26 in Seattle, though Torabi's availability for these fixtures remains uncertain amid the diplomatic friction.
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After the remis against New Zealand, Iran's players complain about the strict US entry rules. However, the Trump administration's World Cup commissioner remains on the hard line and points to clear guidelines.
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