Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says war-related disruptions, visa problems and travel complications have overshadowed the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations.

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 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 war with the…

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…

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Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says war-related disruptions, visa problems and travel complications have overshadowed the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations.

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…

Iran arrived in Los Angeles only about 24 hours before World Cup opener and flew back to Tijuana, Mexico immediately after.

With strict travel in and out of the United States, Iran has to stay in Mexico.

Iran national team are commuting from their tournament base in the Mexican border city of Tijuana for their three World Cup group-stage matches, the first two in Los Angeles…