June 2 : The build-up to Iran's fourth straight World Cup appearance has been heavily disrupted by the conflict with the United States and Israel, leaving coach Amir Ghalenoei little time to raise fitness levels and develop match sharpness in his aging squad.All but six of Ghalenoei's squad are based in the c

The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.

June 1 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei named a 26-man squad for the World Cup on Monday, relying on veterans Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh, while leaving out Sardar…

Iran are due to play all three of their World Cup group matches on American soil