Iran's players and staff have been forced to base themselves in Mexico and fly to the United States on the day of their World Cup matches amid the conflict between their nation and the US
Iran star labels World Cup 'disaster' as boss issues plea to FIFA and Gianni Infantino
Iran's players and staff have been forced to base themselves in Mexico and fly to the United States on the day of their World Cup matches amid the conflict between their nation and the US
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Nathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter
10:57, 27 Jun 2026Updated 11:15, 27 Jun 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino also came under fire.
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