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One Online | 4 hours, 35 minutes ago | concerned

Iran World Cup travel restrictions to be eased, says coach

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said US travel restrictions on the Iranian World Cup team will be eased for their third group game in Seattle, but criticized the treatment for damaging performance. The team has been based in Mexico, playing in the US, with limited stay hours. Restrictions shifted last-minute, affecting preparation. Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand. Ghalenoei complained about commuting fatigue and lack of training time.

The Edition | 1 week, 4 days ago | tense

Iran to travel to US day before its first WC match

Iran's football federation announced the team's World Cup schedule. Players obtained US visas, but some 15 administrative staff did not. Iran will travel to the US one day before its first match against New Zealand on June 15 in Los Angeles. Due to tensions, Iran moved its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, instead of Tucson, Arizona. Iran also faces Belgium on June 21 in Los Angeles and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle.