Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy that the football tournament ignites.

Iran's World Cup team supervisor says FIFA failed to secure full visa access for staff, forcing the squad to relocate training to Tijuana and travel

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war…

Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side's preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not "pay…

Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy that the football tournament ignites.

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions caused by the tensions created by their nation’s ongoing war…

LOS ANGELES: Iran’s coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday political tensions and visa issues have damaged his side’s preparations for the World Cup but insisted his players will not…

Iran’s head coach Amir Ghalenoei and captain Mehdi Taremi were both speaking ahead of their side's World Cup opener against New Zealand on Tuesday

Iran is beginning its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles after being forced to train in Tijuana, with players allowed into the US only for matches and many…

A divisive collision of geopolitics and sports is playing out in a community with emotional ties to two countries at war, setting the stage for drama and protest that will go…

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Iran’s upcoming match against New Zealand, national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei expr ...

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Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei and star forward Mehdi Taremi insisted their squad will be playing for all Iranians at the FIFA World Cup

By Miguel Gutierrez and Ed WhiteINGLEWOOD, California, June 15 (Reuters) - Iranian Americans streamed into the Los Angeles stadium where Iran are due to play their first match at…

The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged…

Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their…

Ghalenoei claims team told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LOS ANGELES: In an extraordinary attack after the game in LA, striker Mehdi Taremi pleaded with FIFA to 'help' resolve their 'unfair' World Cup ordeal.

INGLEWOOD, California, June 15 : Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Monday his team were being “oppressed” due to last-minute travel changes stemming from tensions between Iran and…

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed disappointment…