A last-minute meeting took place in America just before Iran's World Cup opener vs New Zealand.
FIFA's Iran ban decision upheld in emergency World Cup meeting hours before New Zealand match
A last-minute meeting took place in America just before Iran's World Cup opener vs New Zealand.
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Amie Wilson Sports writer
19:56, 15 Jun 2026Updated 20:09, 15 Jun 2026
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