After the 2-2 draw against New Zealand and boos during the Iranian anthem at the LA stadium, Gianni Infantino sought to strengthen the players: 'You are stronger than everything'; Iranian player complains: 'We are not being treated fairly'

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

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles