Iranian sports officials have expressed concerns regarding the treatment of their World Cup team in the United States. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei stated that the team faced significant travel delays and security checks, which he believes negatively impacted their performance during a match against New Zealand on June 15, 2026, in Inglewood, California. Ghalenoei noted that the team was unable to arrive in Los Angeles as planned and was instructed to return to their base in Tijuana immediately after the match, which he described as troubling. He emphasized the importance of recovery time for the players and expressed confusion over the decision to send them back without adequate time for rest. The Iranian team is scheduled to return to Los Angeles for a match against Belgium on June 21 and will face Egypt in Seattle on June 27.
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Iran World Cup Team Criticizes Treatment After LA Match
Iran's World Cup team has criticized the treatment they received during their recent match in Los Angeles, citing travel delays and a lack of recovery time. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed concerns about the impact of these issues on player performance and stated that the team was ordered to return to Tijuana immediately after the match.
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